Seattle in the Great Depression
a history of business, labor, and politics drawn from local chronicles
$69.50
- Paperback
260 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2025
Summary
Seattle’s Scars: A City Forged in the Great Depression
Captured from the heart of Seattle’s Great Depression-era newspapers, this narrative history delves into the city’s tumultuous business, labor, and political life. Discover a decade that not only scarred a generation but also profoundly shaped the policies and culture of years to come.
Uncover the underlying themes of the era: the Depression as an economic consequence of World War I, intensified by reckless lending and s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780874224320 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0874224322 |
| Author: | Bruce A. Ramsey |
| Publisher: | Washington State University Press |
| Imprint: | Washington State University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 260 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“Ramsey’s book is the most readable, insightful, and comprehensive history to date of Seattle during the Great Depression.” - John C. Hughes, Chief Historian, Office of the Secretary of State (Washington State)
About The Author
Bruce A. Ramsey
Bruce A. Ramsey holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington and studied graduate level journalism at the University of California, Berkeley. His journalism career includes stints at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the Seattle Times. He has two other books, both published by Caxton Press.
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