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The Great Depression: A Diary,Used
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In the early 1920s, Benjamin Roth was a young lawyer fresh out of the army. He settled in Youngstown, Ohio, a booming Midwestern industrial town. Times were good until the stock market crash of 1929. After nearly two years of economic crisis, it was clear that the heady prosperity of the Roaring Twenties would not return quickly.As Roth began to grasp the magnitude of what had happened to American economic life, he set out to record his impressions in a diary a document that would grow to span several volumes over more than a decade. Penning brief, cleareyed notes on the crisis which unfolded around him, Roth struggled to understand the complex forces governing political and economic life. Yet he remained eager to learn from the crisis. As he wrote of what is now known as the Great Depression, 'To the man past middle life it spells tragedy and disaster, but to those of us in the middle thirties it may be a great school of experience out of which some worth while lesson may be salvaged.'Roth's words from that unique time seem to speak directly to readers today. His perceptions and experiences have a chilling similarity to those of our own era. Fearful of inflation and skeptical of big government, Roth yearned for signs of true recovery, and eventually formed his own theories of how a prudent person might survive hard times. The Great Depression: A Diary, edited by James Ledbetter, editor of Slate's 'The Big Money,' and Roth's son, Daniel B. Roth, reveals another side of the Great Depression one lived through by ordinary, middleclass folks, who on a daily basis grappled with a swiftly changing economy coupled with anxiety about the unknown future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Great Depression: A Diary' about? A: The book is a personal diary by Benjamin Roth, documenting his experiences and thoughts during the Great Depression, capturing the economic challenges faced by ordinary Americans.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Benjamin Roth, a lawyer who recorded his insights during the economic turmoil of the 1920s and 1930s.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages, offering a substantial amount of content for readers interested in this historical period.
- Q: When was 'The Great Depression: A Diary' published? A: The book was published on October 13, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the diary offers valuable insights into economic and historical contexts, making it suitable for academic study and analysis.
- Q: Does the book include any additional commentary or analysis? A: Yes, the book is edited by James Ledbetter and includes contributions from Daniel B. Roth, providing context and enhancing the original diary entries.
- Q: What themes are explored in the diary? A: Themes such as economic hardship, personal resilience, and the search for recovery during the Great Depression are explored throughout the diary.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for history enthusiasts? A: Absolutely, it offers a unique perspective on a significant historical event, making it a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts.