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The Great Depression (Eyewitness History)
By David F. Burg
On October 29, 1929—Black Tuesday—the U.S. stock market collapsed, triggering one of the most devastating economic crises in modern history: The Great Depression. Over the following decade, millions of Americans faced unemployment, poverty, and uncertainty as the nation’s financial and social foundations were shaken.
In this powerful volume from the Eyewitness History series, David F. Burg brings the era to life through a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts. Drawing from memoirs, personal letters, diaries, speeches, and newspaper reports, the book offers a deeply human perspective on this turbulent chapter in American history. These real voices—from everyday citizens to national leaders—reveal how individuals experienced and interpreted the unfolding crisis.
Updated with new narratives and contextual insights, The Great Depression presents a detailed chronological narrative of key events, supported by primary source materials that illuminate the emotional and societal impact of the era. Readers gain a vivid understanding of the time, from the struggles of displaced families and Dust Bowl migrants to the political responses that reshaped American government and economics.
Ideal for students, educators, researchers, and history enthusiasts, this volume provides not just historical facts, but a compelling, immersive journey into how the Depression felt to those who lived through it. It’s an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the enduring legacy of one of the most challenging periods in U.S. history.
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Publisher : Facts on File; 2nd ed. edition (May 1, 2005)
Language : English
