Last Call
The Rise and Fall of Prohibition
Daniel Okrent
Discover the fascinating and improbable story behind America's Prohibition era with Last Call by Daniel Okrent. Learn about the diverse forces that led to the government's unprecedented interference in Americans' private lives, and the vivid characters who played a role in the smuggling, selling, and consuming of alcohol. With wit and historical acuity, Okrent paints a rich and detailed picture of life under Prohibition, and how it forever changed the country. This comprehensive history of Prohibition is a thrilling and captivating read for history buffs and casual readers alike.
Publish Date
2010-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
2010-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.88
ISBN
9780743277044
Categories
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2022-06-28T20:09:01.000Z
Strongly recommend this book, it covers the complicated politics and tradeoffs that were in play. A huge driver of re-legalization was the perception that it would create a tax revenue windfall. – source