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Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition,New
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A brilliant, authoritative, and fascinating history of Americas most puzzling era, the years 1920 to 1933, when the US 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 the main topic of 'Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition'? A: The book explores the history of Prohibition in the United States from 1920 to 1933, detailing the reasons behind the alcohol ban and its effects on American society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Last Call'? A: The author is Daniel Okrent, a well-regarded writer known for his historical insights.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 480 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the era of Prohibition.
- Q: What format is 'Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Last Call' published? A: The book was published on May 31, 2011.
- Q: Is 'Last Call' suitable for academic studies on Prohibition? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and offers detailed historical accounts, making it suitable for academic studies.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Last Call'? A: Key themes include the political dynamics of the women's suffrage movement, the impact of World War I on public sentiment, and the social changes during Prohibition.
- Q: Does 'Last Call' include personal stories from the Prohibition era? A: Yes, the book features vivid characters and personal stories that illustrate the experiences of Americans during Prohibition.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's title, 'Last Call'? A: The title refers to the final moments when alcohol was legally available in the U.S. before the onset of Prohibition.
- Q: Can I expect to learn about the role of alcohol in American culture from this book? A: Absolutely, the book discusses the historical significance of alcohol in American culture and how its prohibition reshaped societal norms.