The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression Illustrated Edition,

Name: The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression Illustrated Edition,
Price: 13.49 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (1643 reviews)
Author: Amity Shlaes

by Amity Shlaes

Nonfiction

4.4 (1,643)

4.4 stars from 1,643 reviews. Top 84% of Nonfiction books we track.

498 pages~8.3 hr readPublished by Random HousePublished 2009-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're sceptical of conventional histories and want an alternative take on how government intervention shaped America.
You're interested in economic policy and how different policies can accelerate or stall recovery.
You appreciate deeply researched non-fiction that brings forgotten individuals' stories back into the historical record.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a straightforward, textbook account of the Depression without ideological reinterpretation.
You prefer shorter reads. at 498 pages, this is a serious commitment that demands sustained attention.
You're uncomfortable with arguments that critique progressive-era policies or New Deal mythology.

About this book

In The Forgotten Man, Amity Shlaes, one of the nation's most-respected economic commentators, offers a striking reinterpretation of the Great Depression. She traces the mounting agony of the New Dealers and the moving stories of individual citizens who through their brave perseverance helped establish the steadfast character we recognize as American today. Read more

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