The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Great Depression - Softcover

Jeffers, H. Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028642899 ISBN 13: 9780028642895

Publisher: Imprint Unknown, 2001

Synopsis

The Wall Street stock market crash on October 24, l929, called Black Thursday, precipitated the Great Depression, the worst economic downturn in the history of the United States. By l932, the U.S. faced failing banks, farms, and businesses; a collapsed economy, and 25% unemployment. This book will detail the causes of the Great Depression, and the governmental programs that arose, such as the New Deal and the WPA (Works Progress Administration), and the SEC (Securities & Exchange Commission). Perhaps most importantly, the book will explore how it could easily happen again. The author will show how an entire generation of Americans was affected, illustrating the courage and indestructible spirit of the American people and how they dealt with the hardships the Depression created in everyday life.

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About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Imprint Unknown
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028642899
• ISBN 13: 9780028642895
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384