1918-1945

". . . explains the causes and effects of the [Stock Market Crash of 1929], and how changes were put in place to prevent such a devastating event from happening again"--OCLC.

Chronicles a year-by-year history of the nineteen twenties.

"America was booming during the second decade of the century . . . Entries discuss America's love affair with the automobile, a 'longer' day for urban dwellers made possible by electricity, changes in jobs and earnings due to the millions of immigrants who entered the country at the beginning of the decade, a rise in divorce, and, of course, the Great World War. Every entry focuses on a topic or person during the 1910s that made the decade unique. [This volume covers entries A through G]"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the years between 1914 and 1932 in the context of American history, discussing how industrialization and urbanization affected the economy and society of the nation.

"The Roaring Twenties ... came to a screeching halt in October 1929. The U.S. stock market crashed, kicking off one of the largest and longest depressions in the country's history"--Back cover.

Through this book, students will gain a general understanding of economic cycles and how depressions are not part of the normal ebb and flow.

Describes the history surrounding the Great Depression, highlighting the causes and key figures.

"During the [Olympic] games the Nazi dictatorship was in many ways put on hold. [This book] offers a last glimpse of the vibrant, diverse life of the city in the 1920s and '30s that the Nazis aimed to destroy"--Dust jacket.

Describes the battles along the western front of World War II in graphic novel format, including stories of pilots, infantrymen, and D-Day.

Contains entries that provide information on various aspects of American popular culture from the Great Depression to the onset of World War II, covering art, architecture, aviation, comics, expositions/fairs, film, food and drink, government, literature, music, newspapers, organizations, radio, social issues, sports, theater, travel, and youth; arranged alphabetically from N to Z.