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Last Call: The Rise And Fall Of Prohibition
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A Brilliant, Authoritative, And Fascinating History Of Americas Most Puzzling Era, The Years 1920 To 1933, When The U.S. Constitution Was Amended To Restrict One Of Americas Favorite Pastimes: Drinking Alcoholic Beverages.From Its Start, America Has Been Awash In Drink. The Sailing Vessel That Brought John Winthrop To The Shores Of The New World In 1630 Carried More Beer Than Water. By The 1820S, Liquor Flowed So Plentifully It Was Cheaper Than Tea. That Americans Would Ever Agree To Relinquish Their Booze Was As Improbable As It Was Astonishing.Yet We Did, And Last Call Is Daniel Okrents Dazzling Explanation Of Why We Did It, What Life Under Prohibition Was Like, And How Such An Unprecedented Degree Of Government Interference In The Private Lives Of Americans Changed The Country Forever.Writing With Both Wit And Historical Acuity, Okrent Reveals How Prohibition Marked A Confluence Of Diverse Forces: The Growing Political Power Of The Womens Suffrage Movement, Which Allied Itself With The Antiliquor Campaign; The Fear Of Smalltown, Nativestock Protestants That They Were Losing Control Of Their Country To The Immigrants Of The Large Cities; The Antigerman Sentiment Stoked By World War I; And A Variety Of Other Unlikely Factors, Ranging From The Rise Of The Automobile To The Advent Of The Income Tax.Through It All, Americans Kept Drinking, Going To Remarkably Creative Lengths To Smuggle, Sell, Conceal, And Convivially (And Sometimes Fatally) Imbibe Their Favorite Intoxicants. Last Call Is Peopled With Vivid Characters Of An Astonishing Variety: Susan B. Anthony And Billy Sunday, William Jennings Bryan And Bootlegger Sam Bronfman, Pierre S. Du Pont And H. L. Mencken, Meyer Lansky And The Incredibleif Longforgottenfederal Official Mabel Walker Willebrandt, Who Throughout The Twenties Was The Most Powerful Woman In The Country. (Perhaps Most Surprising Of All Is Okrents Account Of Joseph P. Kennedys Legendary, And Longmisunderstood, Role In The Liquor Business.)Its A Book Rich With Stories From Nearly All Parts Of The Country. Okrents Narrative Runs Through Smoky Manhattan Speakeasies, Where Relations Between The Sexes Were Changed Forever; California Vineyards Busily Producing Sacramental Wine; New England Fishing Communities That Gave Up Fishing For The More Lucrative Rumrunning Business; And In Washington, The Halls Of Congress Itself, Where Politicians Who Had Voted For Prohibition Drank Openly And Without Apology.Last Call Is Capacious, Meticulous, And Thrillingly Told. It Stands As The Most Complete History Of Prohibition Ever Written And Confirms Daniel Okrents Rank As A Major American Writer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition' about? A: This book offers an in-depth history of Prohibition in America from 1920 to 1933, exploring the events leading to the amendment of the U.S. Constitution that restricted alcohol consumption.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Last Call' is Daniel Okrent, a prominent American writer known for his historical narratives.
- Q: When was 'Last Call' published? A: The book was published on May 11, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Last Call' contain? A: This book has a total of 480 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the political and social implications of Prohibition, the impact on American culture, and the various figures involved in the movement.
- Q: Is 'Last Call' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Last Call' is well-researched and provides a comprehensive look at Prohibition, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: Can I find personal stories in the book? A: Yes, the book is rich with personal anecdotes and stories from various characters who lived through Prohibition, providing a vivid portrayal of the era.
- Q: What makes this book stand out from other histories of Prohibition? A: Daniel Okrent's narrative style combines historical detail with engaging storytelling, making it a compelling and thorough account of Prohibition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Last Call'? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition'.