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Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression

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In this unique recreation of one of the most dramatic periods in modern American history, Studs Terkel recaptures the Great Depression of the 1930s in all its complexity. Featuring a mosaic of memories from politicians, businessmen, artists, and writers, from those who were just kids to those who remember losing a fortune, Hard Times is not only a gold mine of information but a fascinating interplay of memory and fact, revealing how the Depression affected the lives of those who experienced it firsthand.

Language: English

Pages: 480

Format: Paperback

Publisher: The New Press

Release: July 07, 2005

ISBN: 1565846567

ISBN 13: 9781565846562

Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression

4.2/5 ( ratings)

In this unique recreation of one of the most dramatic periods in modern American history, Studs Terkel recaptures the Great Depression of the 1930s in all its complexity. Featuring a mosaic of memories from politicians, businessmen, artists, and writers, from those who were just kids to those who remember losing a fortune, Hard Times is not only a gold mine of information but a fascinating interplay of memory and fact, revealing how the Depression affected the lives of those who experienced it firsthand.

Language: English

Pages: 480

Format: Paperback

Publisher: The New Press

Release: July 07, 2005

ISBN: 1565846567

ISBN 13: 9781565846562

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