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From the Publisher: In this unique re-creation of one of the most dramatic periods in modern American history, Studs Terkel recaptures the Great Depression of the 1930s in all its complexity. The book is a mosaic of memories from those who were richest to those who were most destitute: politicians like James Farley and Raymond Moley; businessmen like Bill Benton and Clement Stone; a six-day bicycle racer; artists and writers; racketeers; speakeasy...
15) The Middle East
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c2009
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Collects twenty-four articles in which various viewpoints about issues pertaining to the Middle East are presented, covering topics such as the promotion of democracy, peace between Israel and Palestine, the threat of a nuclear Iran, and the efforts of Middle Eastern countries to counter terrorism.