This book offers nourishment to the busy, weary pastor in the thick of ministry, with brief chapters that combine a question-and-answer format reflecting historical catechisms with content concerned with the pastor's personal spiritual health.
Frederick Lewis Allen Libros
Frederick Lewis Allen fue un distinguido historiador y editor estadounidense que dedicó una parte importante de su carrera a Harper's Magazine. Sus escritos ofrecieron una aguda visión de la sociedad y la cultura estadounidenses, particularmente durante el período de entreguerras. Sobresalió en capturar el espíritu de la época y los cambios sociales a través de narrativas detalladas pero accesibles. El enfoque distintivo de Allen permitió a los lectores comprender mejor la evolución de la América moderna.
Since Yesterday
- 362 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
"Vividly and with great skills he marshals the men, the mountebanks, the measures, and the events of ten years of American life and causes them to march before us in orderly panathenaic procession."--Saturday Review
Only Yesterday and Since Yesterday
A Popular History of the '20's and '30's (Hardback)
- 614 páginas
- 22 horas de lectura
This is a reprint of two books in a single volume. Only yesterday: an informal history of the 1920s, written in 1931, offers a well?written historical and anecdotal account of the volatile stock market of 1920s America. It traces the rise of post World War I prosperity up to the crash of 1929 before a colourful backdrop that includes Al Capone, Prohibition, the first radio, and the rise and fall of the skirt length. Since yesterday: the 1930s in America, published in 1940, ranges across subjects political, cultural and sociological unfolding a panorama of America trying to slough off the Great Depression and Prohibition while determinedly standing clear of a European war
Vivid anecdotes and keen analysis bring the Roaring Twenties to life, showcasing a decade marked by economic prosperity and significant cultural changes. The author explores the transformative events and societal shifts that defined the era, highlighting their lasting influence on contemporary America. This chronicle not only captures the spirit of the 1920s but also provides valuable insights into its historical significance.
