Madness of War – Book Review

PRESIDENT COOLIDGE’S Armistice Day speech, the proposed cruiser increase in our navy, the Kellogg Peace Pact and our growing commercial rivalry with England have, in the last few months, focused the attention of our citizens upon international relations. In less pleasant phraseology, this means that the attention of the public is being turned toward the age-old crime of war.

Fashions of a Decade: The 1920s

“Fashions of a Decade: The 1920s” revisits an important part of social and cultural history. As the fabric of society changed, fashion took on a life of its own – exploding with new colors and trends – alongside the innovative rhythms and styles of jazz music. It was a period of youthful escapism, a reaction to the stern clothes and strict behavior that was expected during the Victorian Age, and this revised, full-color volume captures the essence of that social change.

America In The 1920s

Each decade in 20th-century America is known for having a unique history and a different personality. In the 1920s there were flappers and the Charleston. This book includes photographs, box features, pull-out quotations and facts in the margin, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index. Designed to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a unique way of learning about the history of America.

A Cultural History of the United States Through the Decades – The 1920s

Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States in the 1920s, including prohibition, the higher standard of living, the Teapot Dome scandal, barnstorming, and flappers.

Art Deco Complete

The Definitive Guide to the Decorative Arts of the 1920s and 1930s: Art Deco Complete is the last word in Art Deco, the most glamorous decorative arts style, and the one that shaped popular ideas of modern luxury. It covers furniture and interior decoration, sculpture, paintings, graphics, posters and bookbinding, glass, ceramics, lighting, textiles, metal work, and jewelry.

The 1920s from Prohibition to Charles Lindbergh

An overview of the 1920’s that covers topics like fashion, prohibition, sports, politics, technology etc. Suitable for history students.

The 1920s

The American 1920s had many names: the Roaring Twenties, the Jazz Age, the Dry Decade, and the Flapper generation. Whatever the moniker, these years saw the birth of modern America. This volume shows the many colorful ways the decade altered America, its people, and its future. Highly recommended!