The Long Thirst: Prohibition In America: 1920-1933
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover.
A vivid narrative history, The Long Thirst chronicles the turbulent era of Prohibition in America from 1920 to 1933, bringing to life the colourful cast of characters who shaped, defied, and were consumed by the great American experiment in temperance. Thomas M. Coffey presents a richly detailed panorama of frustrated governors, crooked mayors, slippery bishops, stylish hoodlums, and decorated bootleggers, illustrating how the Eighteenth Amendment unleashed a wave of organised crime, political corruption, and social upheaval. Written with the pace of a thriller yet grounded in meticulous research, the narrative uncovers the contradictions at the heart of a nation that simultaneously legislated morality and celebrated lawlessness. A compelling work of popular history, it remains an authoritative account of one of the most fascinating and consequential periods in the American story.
Author: Thomas M. Coffey
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, -
Genre: American history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover.
A vivid narrative history, The Long Thirst chronicles the turbulent era of Prohibition in America from 1920 to 1933, bringing to life the colourful cast of characters who shaped, defied, and were consumed by the great American experiment in temperance. Thomas M. Coffey presents a richly detailed panorama of frustrated governors, crooked mayors, slippery bishops, stylish hoodlums, and decorated bootleggers, illustrating how the Eighteenth Amendment unleashed a wave of organised crime, political corruption, and social upheaval. Written with the pace of a thriller yet grounded in meticulous research, the narrative uncovers the contradictions at the heart of a nation that simultaneously legislated morality and celebrated lawlessness. A compelling work of popular history, it remains an authoritative account of one of the most fascinating and consequential periods in the American story.