• Prohibition

• Author John M. Dunn
• Published by Lucent Books

Describes the rise and fall of Prohibition in the United States. Includes a history of alcohol use in the U.S. before the nineteenth century movement. Provides detail on the many social, economic, and political factors leading to its gain in popularity, leading to passage of the 18th Amendment and the changes the lead to its repeal in 1933.

The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors. This book details the social, economic, and political factors leading to its passage in 1919, including the history of alcohol use and the nineteenth-century temperance movements. It also examines the impact of Prohibition and its enforcement, and the changes that led to its subsequent repeal by the 21st Amendment in 1933.

Review:

"...these thoughtful, well-researched books closely examine important events in American history, smoothly weaving quotes from primary sources and modern scholars into the readable texts. More than just recitations of facts, these volumes delve into human motivations, strengths, and shortcomings to present fascinating insights into the past."
-- Curriculum Connections, Spring 2008

• Published/Released: January 2010
• ISBN 13: 9781420501346
• ISBN 10: 1420501348
• DDC: 363
• Product number: 245813
• Shipping Weight: 1.00 lbs (0.45 kgs)

Price: US $34.80

• (20% Discount for Schools and Libraries in the U.S. and Canada)

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