1927: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of the Jazz Age's Greatest Year
- ISBN-10
- 1538112787
- ISBN-13
- 9781538112786
- Category
- History / Social History
- Pages
- 328
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-06-12
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Author
- Thomas S. Hischak
Description
From January 1 to December 31 of 1927, the entries in this book cover every major news event—national and international—of this pivotal year in history. Milestones of theater, radio, music, literature, film, and sports—as well as minor news items that would prove to be more important later, such as births of significant figures—are also included.
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