The 'roaring' twenties were a time of optimism and economic prosperity following the end of World War I. Chapters discuss topics such as Prohibition, the stock market crash of 1929, and the emerging influence of radio.
Relying on the words of participants or on fascinating secondary sources, this book delivers a glimpse of key people and events from this exciting decade. Reform, war, spectacular technology, and bigotry mark the decade, as does the appearance of Charlie Chaplin, Alvin York,...
Relying on the words of participants or on fascinating secondary sources, this book delivers a glimpse of key people and events from this exciting decade. Reform, war, spectacular technology, and bigotry mark the decade, as does the appearance of Charlie Chaplin, Alvin York,...