Product Description

A narrative account of the fight to regulate alcohol, from roughly 1800 to the repeal of national prohibition in 1933. An intriguing tale of social reform and of the limits of government-imposed morality. The best short history available of the politics and practices of American temperance reform...Highly recommended.O-Library Journal. American Ways Series.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #475474 in Books
• Published on: 1999-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Customer Reviews

The political history of the prohibition movement
In this book, Thomas Pegram offers a good introduction to the political history of America's struggles with alcohol, from the temperance movement of the early 19th century to the repeal of Prohibition. More than just an account of the various reform movements addressing the issue, Pegram also discusses the social role of drinking during the era as a way of explaining both what motivated the reformers and why reform was so difficult. The result is a concise account that packs a considerable amount of interesting information into a short, accessible book that is an excellent starting point for anybody interested in learning more about the prohibition movement or the role that alcohol has played in American history.