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Available
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Publication
Oxford University Press (2002), Edition: 3, 160 pages
Description
Covers the period of American history from 1917 to 1945, including the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II.
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LibraryThing member BrynDahlquis
I enjoy the style of these history books, which means that I feel like I've actually learned and retained some knowledge when I finish them. A good general history book about the early/mid 1900s.
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Marvelous. I only read the first half, as the era between the Wars is the one I'm least familiar with, and this is aimed at children, but I still learned a lot. Did you know that during the Depression General Douglas MacArthur used tear gas and billy clubs on veterans and their families who set up
Absolutely perfect for any student, especially for those being home-schooled."
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a Bonus Camp" in Washington, looking for their military bonus so they wouldn't starve? I sure didn't.Absolutely perfect for any student, especially for those being home-schooled."
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1993
Physical description
160 p.; 9.1 x 7.56 inches
ISBN
0195153367 / 9780195153361
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