The Forgotten Man by Amity Shlaes (.ePUB)
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The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression by Amity Shlaes
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Overview: In this compelling reinterpretation of the Great Depression, Amity Shlaes challenges the conventional narrative that Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal saved America. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, she argues that government interventions often prolonged the economic crisis, creating uncertainty and stifling recovery.
Shlaes reframes the period through the lives of real figures — politicians, businessmen, and ordinary citizens — including forgotten voices like Wendell Willkie and the often-misunderstood Calvin Coolidge. Her central theme revolves around the forgotten man: not the victim whom government aims to help, but the taxpayer and entrepreneur who bears the cost.
Blending economic insight with political history, The Forgotten Man offers a provocative and data-driven counterpoint to New Deal orthodoxy. For listeners interested in how policy shapes markets and the long-term consequences of centralized power, this audiobook delivers a sharp and timely historical lens.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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