The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression Feature
- ISBN13: 9780060936426
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression Overview
In The Forgotten Man, Amity Shlaes, one of the nation's most-respected economic commentators, offers a striking reinterpretation of the Great Depression. She traces the mounting agony of the New Dealers and the moving stories of individual citizens who through their brave perseverance helped establish the steadfast character we recognize as American today.
Customer Reviews
I could not imagine that this question before reading this book. My parents and their generation idolized Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who said he saved us from depression and the world and lead us to victory in World War II. It was against the company "great" and "for the little guy." It 'was like a mantra, I felt like a child every time the name was FDR.
This book, however, paints a different picture. We acknowledge the FDR suffocated extend business with the regulation and complaints, the effect of depression,have tried to pass his package of agenda judges, which would be patently unfair in his attacks on business or what he calls the book "The forgotten man"
It seemed almost like waking up from brainwashing. Gave me the same feeling I had on Churchill, after reading Pat Buchanan "War is not necessary." According to the book, Churchill was also a first-class and warmongering a major reason for the decline of the British Empire, and after the Second World War, the placement of millionsEuropeans behind the Iron Curtain. I also learned that they shared a common form of religious brainwashing, and he felt like it.
I still think that Roosevelt was a great man who was not afraid to move, and especially his sense of optimism inspired the nation and the world at the most difficult of the 20 Century. I was impressed by his sense of trust and responsibility and unwavering confidence.
But I like the balance I receive after readingin this book.
My recommendation: Read and make your own image.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment