The Memoirs Of Herbert Hoover: The Great Depression, 1929-1941

By Herbert Hoover

Book Overview

The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: The Great Depression, 1929-1941 is a book written by former American President Herbert Hoover. The book is a memoir of Hoover's experiences during his presidency from 1929 to 1941, which included the Great Depression and the lead up to World War II. In the book, Hoover provides a detailed account of the economic collapse that occurred during his presidency and the measures that he took to try and mitigate the effects of the depression. He also discusses his efforts to maintain peace and prevent the outbreak of war in Europe during the 1930s.The memoirs are divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the years 1929 to 1933 and the second volume covering the years 1933 to 1941. The book offers a unique perspective on one of the most challenging periods in American history, as seen through the eyes of a president who was in office during that time. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in understanding the causes and consequences of the Great Depression.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116382626X
• ISBN13: 9781163826263
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"