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The Perils of Prosperity, 1914-1932   William E. Leuchtenburg
Well-written, informative, serious history of the period in the United States. Excellent, concise explanation of Wilson’s reluctant move to war. Good explanation of the social, cultural, and political movements and trends of the 1920, the political and social fundamentalism surprised me. Brief, but effective overview of the causes of the 1929-1932 crash and depression. Well worth it.