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H. Paul Jeffers is the author of 50 books of fiction and nonfiction. Among his numerous mystery novels is a trilogy featuring a 1930s private detective named Harry MacNeil. His biographies include 1930s political figures Fiorello La Guardia and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. A broadcast journalist for 33 years before becoming a full-time author, Mr. Jeffers has taught writing at several universities; produced award-winning documentaries for radio, TV, and records; and served as historical consultant and TV news commentator.
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Complete Idiot's Guide to the Great Depression,
By Beverly J. El A'mma (Spring House, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to the Great Depression (Paperback)
This is a must-have book for those who are deficient in modern day history. It is a precise, well-written synopsis of The Great Depression written in a non textbook fashion (ie not boring). It includes really interesting snapshots of life during this era.I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to the Great Depression (Paperback)
I bought this book for only $3.99 and I figured I might end up getting what I paid for, but I was wrong. This should be the first book you read when learning about the Great Depression. The trivia tidbits are fantastic. The author manages to touch on all political sides of the 20's and 30's without sounding a bit biased.
I actually am going to go back through this book and highlight all the interesting quotes and bits of trivia. I now know what Amos and Andy's last names were....Jones and Brown! Loved this book.
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A Look At The Depression,
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to the Great Depression (Paperback)
This book is an excellent resource to those trying to graspa rather difficult subject in history (especially for those who didn't major in economics). It is sure to spark interest in the subject and interest readers to further research this period in history.
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When American troops sailed off to Europe in 1918 to the jaunty Irving Berlin song "Over There," they believed they were going to "make the world safe for democracy." Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, United States, Great Depression, White House, Famous Faces, Wall Street, The Least You Need, Supreme Court, Talk of the Time, Art Deco, Herbert Hoover, San Francisco, Shirley Temple, Huey Long, Soviet Union, Calvin Coolidge, Henry Ford, Social Security, Will Rogers, Brown Shirts, Great War, President Franklin, Brain Trust, Empire State Building, Atlantic City New!
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When American troops sailed off to Europe in 1918 to the jaunty Irving Berlin song "Over There," they believed they were going to "make the world safe for democracy." Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, United States, Great Depression, White House, Famous Faces, Wall Street, The Least You Need, Supreme Court, Talk of the Time, Art Deco, Herbert Hoover, San Francisco, Shirley Temple, Huey Long, Soviet Union, Calvin Coolidge, Henry Ford, Social Security, Will Rogers, Brown Shirts, Great War, President Franklin, Brain Trust, Empire State Building, Atlantic City New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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