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The Crisis of the Old Order 1919-33

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
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The Crisis of the Old Order 1919-33

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003

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Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.

The Crisis of the Old Order 1919-33

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

576

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1920s-1930s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s The Crisis of the Old Order 1919-33 explores the social and political upheaval in America post-World War I, examining economic struggles, the failure of political institutions, and the rise of new leadership. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals during this transformative period, leading to significant changes in governance and society.

Informative

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

529 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s The Crisis of the Old Order 1919-33 is lauded for its thorough analysis of pre-New Deal America, offering rich historical context. Critics praise its engaging narrative and scholarly insight, though some note its dense prose. It serves as a cornerstone for understanding the political shifts of the era.

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Who Should Read The Crisis of the Old Order 1919-33?

A reader interested in The Crisis of the Old Order 1919-33 by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. typically enjoys American political history and the Great Depression era. This reader also appreciates narrative history and may have enjoyed books like The Great Crash, 1929 by John Kenneth Galbraith or Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal by William E. Leuchtenburg.

4.3

529 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

576

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1920s-1930s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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