Description
- ISBN-10: 0190280107
- ISBN-13: 978-0190280109
- Edition: Reprint
- Publisher: OUP USA
- Publication date: 23 April 2019
- Part of series: Very Short Introductions
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 17.27 x 0.76 x 11.43 cm
- Print length: 160 pages
Availability: In Stock
PROHIBITION: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION (Very Short Introductions)
SKU: 9780190280109
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Explore the controversial Prohibition era in America with “PROHIBITION: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION” from The Bookish Owl. This concise guide delves into how and why the nation went dry from 1920 to 1933, detailing the rise of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act. Discover the complex realities of Prohibition: the booming black market, the shift from saloons to speakeasies, and the cultural impact of jazz and changing social norms. Understand the factors that led to its repeal, including gangster violence and the Great Depression, and trace its lasting legacy on American drinking habits and alcohol regulation. Perfect for history enthusiasts seeking a brief yet insightful overview of this pivotal period in US history.
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