Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s — Kindle Edition
Kindle Edition: Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s is an ebook account of the decade from the end of World War I through the 1929 stock market crash. It combines social, political, and economic history, with subjects including Prohibition, changing social customs, the auto industry, and Wall Street.
At a glance
- Follows the decade from November 1918 through the 1929 stock market crash.
- Covers social change alongside political events and economic trends.
- The listing says the narrative includes contemporary stock quotes and financial news.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects cultural topics such as Prohibition and changing social mores with political and economic developments.
- The ebook listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Open Road Media |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 26, 2015 |
| Edition | 1st Perennial classics ed |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1504011372 |
| Print length | 354 pages |
|---|---|
| File size | 4.2 MB |
| Screen reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a narrative history of American life and events during the 1920s.
- Readers interested in the period's combination of popular culture, politics, and economic change.
Less suited to
- Readers looking only for a modern analysis of the 1929 crash rather than a broad account of the decade.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as readable and informative, praising its blend of popular, economic, and political history and its detail on changing social customs. That reported appeal suits readers wanting a broad narrative of the 1920s, though ratings alone cannot establish historical accuracy, and accuracy feedback is mixed.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as readable and informative.
- Feedback praises its coverage of historical context, social change, and the blend of popular, economic, and political history.
Mixed feedback
- Accuracy is mentioned with mixed sentiment, without enough detail to identify a specific concern.
Frequently asked questions
What period does Only Yesterday cover?
The listing describes a narrative beginning in November 1918 and continuing through the stock market crash of 1929.
What topics does the book discuss?
It describes social changes and events including Prohibition, the Big Red Scare, the auto industry, political scandals, and the decade's economic trends.
What reading features are listed for this ebook?
The listing says screen readers, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are supported or enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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