Carter, Paul A.
The Twenties in America (American History)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780882957173
- author:
- Carter, Paul A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1975
- Pages:
- 131
- Genre:
- American history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Twenties in America by Paul A. Carter provides a nuanced exploration of the decade's complexities. Carter examines the tensions between modernity and nostalgia, progressive attitudes and entrenched bigotry, shedding new light on the era's defining figures and events. From the rise of jazz and popular sports to the Scopes trial and the persistence of isolationism, this study offers a fresh perspective on the tumultuous 1920s.
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