The book delves into the transformative impact of urbanization, technology, and social changes on American life during the 1920s and 1930s. It highlights the rise of automobiles, home electrification, and the advent of radio and sound cinema, illustrating how these innovations reshaped work, home, and leisure activities. Additionally, it examines the political climate of the era and introduces significant developments like the pickup truck, radio programming, and the popularization of cosmetics, offering a vivid portrayal of this dynamic period in history.
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The twenties and thirties witnessed dramatic changes in American life: increasing urbanization, technological innovation, cultural upheaval, and economic disaster. In this fascinating book, the prize-winning historian David E. Kyvig describes everyday life in these decades, when automobiles and... číst celé
This fourth edition of Nearby History is a comprehensive handbook for those interested in investigating the history of communities, families, local institutions, and cultural artifacts. Richly illustrated with photos and documents, Nearby History is an excellent resource for both professionally trained and self-taught historians.