A Magnificent Catastrophe

Name: A Magnificent Catastrophe
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (2 reviews)
Author: Edward J. Larson

The Wild Ride of Early American Democracy

Written byEdward J. Larson

Narrated byJohn Dossett

Length6h00m

Release dateSeptember 21, 2007

GenreHistory, Americas, United States

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 4.1 (2 ratings)

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Author	Edward J. Larson
Narrator	John Dossett
Runtime	6h00m
Published	September 21, 2007
Rating	★★★★★ 4.1 / 5 (2 ratings)
Categories	History, Americas, United States, Revolution & Founding, Military, Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Dive into the tumultuous 1800 presidential election, where political intrigue and personal feuds nearly toppled the new nation’s fragile democratic experiment. Edward J. Larson's 'A Magnificent Catastrophe' vividly brings to life a critical moment in U.S. history. John Dossett's narration is crisp and authoritative, making this audiobook both informative and engaging.

Tags: early american historypolitical intriguepresidential election

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Expert narration by John Dossett brings every character and scene to life across 6h00m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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John Dossett nails the narration, delivering historical facts with a compelling cadence that keeps you hooked. The election’s machinations unfold like a gripping political thriller, with key figures vividly brought to life—Tom Jefferson’s tenacity and John Adams’ stubbornness are particularly well-portrayed. While the pacing occasionally lags in technical explanations of electoral processes, these moments are brief and do little to dampen the overall experience. This audiobook is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by early American history or eager to understand the roots of our modern democracy.

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