Prohibition: The Era of Excess - 1986

A gorgeous Easton Press Collector's edition of Prohibition: The Era of Excess. This is a comprehensive examination of the cultural and political factors that led to the passage of the 18th amendment in the United States. Andrew Sinclair, an accomplished historian, delivers a thorough social history of America's most controversial constitutional experiment—the nationwide ban on alcohol from 1920 to 1933. Drawing on extensive research, Sinclair explores how moral crusades, political maneuvering, and social tensions converged to create one of the most divisive periods in American history. Prohibition traces the rise of the temperance movement, the unintended consequences of outlawing alcohol, and the cultural upheaval that followed. From speakeasies and bootleggers to organized crime and political corruption, Sinclair captures the paradoxes and contradictions of an era when America simultaneously embraced both puritanical idealism and rebellious excess. First published in 1962, this acclaimed work remains a definitive account of Prohibition's complex legacy, offering insights into American society, politics, and the often unpredictable results of legislative morality. - Prohibition: The Era of Excess - Andrew Sinclair with a preface by Richard Hofstadter. Published 1986, The Easton Press, Norwalk Connecticut Hardcover (bound in genuine leather). Approx. 6.5x9.5in. 480pp. In good vintage condition. I think it looks fantastic.