The Great Illusion

The Great Illusion"An absorbing and at times ironical humorous picture of the battle of Prohibition. Recommended." Library Journal With the passing of the Volstead Act, the United States embraced Prohibition as the law of the land. From 1920 to 1933, the well intentioned ban of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors gave rise to a flourishing culture of bootleggers, gangsters, and corrupt officials. This witty and perceptive history by

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