Waking Giant: America in the Age of Jackson Audiobook

" Pretty good read. It tells some of the events that took place during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. "

" Not bad. Definitely a good overview of the period, but it's not much more than an overview. At times the writing can be simplistic and repetitive, but it generally serves its purpose well enough. "

" I got on this thing about Andrew Jackson and got a little carried away. This book was not that good, but an interesting slice of American history. "

" Fantastic. Interesting overview of the politics of the Jackson era. Surprisingly intriguing discussion of religion and utopian societies. The art stuff was not very interesting to me, but I guess it was necessary. "

" I'm only a few chapters into this book, but really enjoying it. Never too late to learn American history! "

" Too much depth about uninteresting topics - various religions of the times. Others have done it much better. "

" Good history. All over the place, but interesting. "

" an uneven portrait of the 'age of jackson', with some sound narrative and insights, and many tales of an era that seems more distant than the colonial period, especially the oddities in the public's 'taste'. Not completely convincing in its view of Jackson nor of the Whigs. "

" Very good overview of a lesser-known period of US history (i.e., not the American Revolution or the Civil War). A bit textbook-like, but not in a bad way, just a comprehensive history of both the political and cultural times. Colorful characters and fascinating details of the key 1820-1845 era. "

" An excellent book on 19th century America, almost exactly the right length. It is thorough, entertaining, and incisive. Its only weakness is too much time studying cultural and political movements (such as temperance and the Hudson River School). "

" Fantastic. Interesting overview of the politics of the Jackson era. Surprisingly intriguing discussion of religion and utopian societies. The art stuff was not very interesting to me, but I guess it was necessary. "

" I'm only a few chapters into this book, but really enjoying it. Never too late to learn American history! "

" an uneven portrait of the 'age of jackson', with some sound narrative and insights, and many tales of an era that seems more distant than the colonial period, especially the oddities in the public's 'taste'. Not completely convincing in its view of Jackson nor of the Whigs. "

" Good history. All over the place, but interesting. "

" An excellent book on 19th century America, almost exactly the right length. It is thorough, entertaining, and incisive. Its only weakness is too much time studying cultural and political movements (such as temperance and the Hudson River School). "

" Too much depth about uninteresting topics - various religions of the times. Others have done it much better. "