| Description |
viii, 421 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-406) and index. |
| Contents |
Tears of joy -- Place a gun upon his shoulder -- The Cardinal goes to war -- Enchanted by her beauty -- Those who stand in our way -- Soldiers of darkness -- Shoot my brother down -- A wily con man; a dangerous woman -- The water cure -- Nobody can say we aren't loyal now -- Cut, shuffle, and deal -- Cheerleaders -- Peace? -- Another savior come to earth -- World on fire -- Sly and crafty eyes -- On the great deep -- I am not in condition to go on -- In a tugboat kitchen -- Men like these would rule you -- Seeing red -- A little man, cool but fiery -- Policeman and detective -- Aftermath. |
| Summary |
"A character-driven look at a pivotal period in American history, 1917-1920: the tumultuous home front during WWI and its aftermath, when violence broke out across the country thanks to the first Red Scare, labor strife, and immigration battles"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- 1913-1921.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1913-1921.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Economic aspects -- United States.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Labor movement -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Political violence -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| Added Title |
Great War, a violent peace, and democracy's forgotten crisis |
| ISBN |
9780358455462 (hardback) |
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