The Zimmermann Telegram Audiobook

" Not her best writing. Makes the events before America enter WWII very clear. "

" A good overview of the intregues associated with getting the US involved in a war with Mexico / Japan prior to US entry into WWI Well written, likely accurate "

" SHOCKING history of how the USA entered WWI. Fascinating portrait of President Wilson and all his flaws, in spite of his intelligence. "

" Well written and enjoyable! Fills in some very important gaps with regard to WWI... fascinating especially when read after Tuchman's other book on WWI "The Guns of August." "

" This was very detailed, and I thought it was written more for historians than for the average reader. This is how Tuchman earned her reputation, but she went on to write much more engaging books. "

" A classic story of world events being impacted by a single act in which the unintended consequences outweigh everything. "

" I'm low on info about WWI, so I was bound to learn a thing or two from Barbara Tuchman. Lots of intrigue surrounding the world players involved in the events leading up to America's entry into the war, despite Wilson's best efforts to keep us out. The Germans, in their clouded judgment, actually thought that the Brits wouldn't intercept their telegram, though it was sent across Allied cable lines to the German ambassador in America announcing their commencement of U-Boat warfare against the Allies. America couldn't, at that point, stay out any longer. "

" Fascinating part of history I didn't know. The beginning and end are exciting--the middle kind of dry. But very glad I read it....whole new view of Wilson! "

" My favorite line: "one of history's biggest boners...". "

" first i knew what people should did "

" You really don't know much about history. "

" A little confusing at first, but picked up speed. Very interesting history on WW1 where the Germans sought to entangle the US in a war with Japan and Mexico, to keep us out of Europe. "

" This book, and other books by Barbara Tuchaman tell how easily things could have been different. "

" I was disappointed by the lack of "characters" in the book. The players did not come to life. But it is still a readable account of an interesting story. "

" Babs Tuchman is so, so awesome. "

" So exquisitely written, so informative. "

" Wow; a whole part of history that I didn't know existed. I don't think that I've ever heard of the Zimmermann Telegram before. Now I know better. "

" A riveting account of the events that finally dragged Woodrow Wilson and the U.S.A. into the First World War. Espionage, World Politics and History - a great read! "

" Fortunately for the author, she had an interesting topic to cover. Unfortunately, she's not an interesting writer. "

" Not The Guns of August, but Tuchman sure can make history fun. "

" A shorter book on Blinker Hall's masterstroke. "

" Who knew? Some of the WW I and WW II spy tricks amaze me. "

" Read this book in 2003. Anything that Tuchman writes is going to be good. "

" A riveting account of the events that finally dragged Woodrow Wilson and the U.S.A. into the First World War. Espionage, World Politics and History - a great read! "

" I love this book about the fateful telegram that brought the U.S. into World War I. Wonderful piece of history and a wonderful portrait of the times. "

" Utterly compelling, like all of Tuchman's books. "

" Amazing account of one of the small things on which the fate of nations can turn. I love her dry sense of humor -- I enjoy reading history that also makes me snort with laughter. "

" I know practically nothing about WWI, so this was a very educational book. I had no idea Mexico played such a role in the US's entry into the war. Lots of names and dates which I usually don't like, but even so, I found it very interesting. "

" I listened to this on the way home from UT; it was narrated by Wanda McCaddon. I don't know that much about WWI, and this looked interesting. It didn't disappoint. I enjoyed the narration and learned some interesting facts about The Great War. I look forward to reading more on the subject. "

" SHOCKING history of how the USA entered WWI. Fascinating portrait of President Wilson and all his flaws, in spite of his intelligence. "