The Perils of Prosperity, 1914-1932 (The Chicago History of American Civilization)

Beginning with Woodrow Wilson and U.S. entry into World War I and closing with the Great Depression, __The Perils of__ __Prosperity__ traces the transformation of America from an agrarian, moralistic, isolationist nation into a liberal, industrialized power involved in foreign affairs in spite of itself. William E. Leuchtenburg's lively yet balanced account of this hotly debated era in American history has been a standard text for many years. This substantial revision gives greater weight to the roles of women and minorities in the great changes of the era and adds new insights into literature, the arts, and technology in daily life. He has also updated the lists of important dates and resources for further reading. “This book gives us a rare opportunity to enjoy the matured interpretation of an American Historian who has returned to the story and seen how recent decades have added meaning and vividness to this epoch of our history.”—Daniel J. Boorstin, from the Preface

Beginning with Woodrow Wilson and U.S. entry into World War I and closing with the Great Depression, The Perils of Prosperity traces the transformation of America from an agrarian, moralistic, isolationist nation into a liberal, industrialized power involved in foreign affairs in spite of itself.

William E. Leuchtenburg's lively yet balanced account of this hotly debated era in American history has been a standard text for many years. This substantial revision gives greater weight to the roles of women and minorities in the great changes of the era and adds new insights into literature, the arts, and technology in daily life. He has also updated the lists of important dates and resources for further reading.

“This book gives us a rare opportunity to enjoy the matured interpretation of an American Historian who has returned to the story and seen how recent decades have added meaning and vividness to this epoch of our history.”—Daniel J. Boorstin, from the Preface

Beginning with Woodrow Wilson and U.S. entry into World War I and closing with the Great Depression, The Perils of Prosperity traces the transformation of America from an agrarian, moralistic, isolationist nation into a liberal, industrialized power involved in foreign affairs in spite of itself.

William E. Leuchtenburg's lively yet balanced account of this hotly debated era in American history has been a standard text for many years. This substantial revision gives greater weight to the roles of women and minorities in the great changes of the era and adds new insights into literature, the arts, and technology in daily life. He has also updated the lists of important dates and resources for further reading.

“This book gives us a rare opportunity to enjoy the matured interpretation of an American Historian who has returned to the story and seen how recent decades have added meaning and vividness to this epoch of our history.”—Daniel J. Boorstin, from the Preface Traces The Trnsformation Of The United States From An Agrarian, Isolationist Nation Into A Liberal, Industrialized Power Entagled In Foreign Affairs In Spite Of Itself. 1. Armageddon -- 2. Innocents Abroad -- 3. The Fourteenth Point -- 4. Red Scare -- 5. The Politics Of Normalcy -- 6. The Reluctant Giant -- 7. Tired Radicals -- 8. A Botched Civilization -- 9. The Revolution In Morals -- 10. The Second Industrial Revolution -- 11. Political Fundamentalism -- 12. The Sidewalks Of New York -- 13. Smashup. William E. Leuchtenburg. Spine Title: The Perils Of Prosperity, 1914-32. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 275-295) And Index. Traces the transformation of the United States from an agrarian, isolationist nation into a liberal, industrialized power entangled in foreign affairs in spite of itself