The War on Alcohol: Prohibition and the Rise of the American State

Author: Lisa McGirr

In 'The War on Alcohol: Prohibition and the Rise of the American State,' Lisa McGirr explores the unintended consequences of the Prohibition era, revealing how it reshaped American politics, expanded federal power, and influenced the social landscape, particularly in relation to race and class dynamics.

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