The Great Depression: A Diary

Name: The Great Depression: A Diary
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781586489014
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By Benjamin Roth and Daniel Roth and James Ledbetter

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When the stock market crashed in 1929, young lawyer Benjamin Roth began recording his daily impressions in a diary, capturing the reality of the Great Depression from the perspective of ordinary middle-class Americans. His entries reveal the struggles faced amidst foreclosures, volatile markets, political unrest, and mass unemployment, providing a personal and vivid account of an era marked by uncertainty and hope.
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Ideal for readers interested in Arts & Culture, history enthusiasts, those curious about personal perspectives on economic hardship, and anyone seeking insight into the human experience during financial crises.

"Hardcover first published in 2009 in the United States by PublicAffairs, a member of the Perseus Books Group."--Title page verso.

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When the stock market crashed in 1929, Benjamin Roth was a young lawyer in Youngstown, Ohio. After he began to grasp the magnitude of what had happened to American economic life, he decided to set down his impressions in his diary. This collection of those entries reveals another side of the Great Depression—one lived through by ordinary, middle-class Americans, who on a daily basis grappled with a swiftly changing economy coupled with anxiety about the unknown future.

The Great Depression: A Diary offers Roth's depiction of life in a time of widespread foreclosures, a schizophrenic stock market, political unrest and mass unemployment. His insights seem to speak directly to readers today.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Financial Times praises the entries for compellingly detailing everyday life. MoneySense finds it a fascinating and familiar read. Charles R. Morris of The Trillion Dollar Meltdown highlights Roth's unique ability to immerse readers in the despair and hope of the time. The Spectator Business (UK) notes the clear-eyed, unsentimental nature of the notes. Readers are encouraged to reflect on parallels with modern financial crises.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781586489014

Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Illustration: B/W photos throughout

Contributors:

Edited by Benjamin Roth
Edited by Daniel Roth
Edited by James Ledbetter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 319g

Pages: 288

Collections

American & Canadian History Arts & Culture Benjamin Roth Biography & Memoir Daniel Roth History & Archaeology History & Military James Ledbetter Journals Non-Fiction Stationery

About the Author

James Ledbetter is the editor of The Big Money," Slate.com's web site on business and economics. Daniel B. Roth, son of Benjamin Roth, is the chairman of the law firm of Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge in Youngstown, Ohio.