This book examines the profound economic changes that occurred during the 1930s, widely considered the most economically devastating decade in American history. The author presents original analysis focused on the problems of recovery in the United States at this time by focusing on international relations and domestic readjustments. This book is particularly valuable because of its comprehensive nature. The author not only provides a sweeping economic history of the period but considers the political and social circumstances surrounding the Great Depression. The author demonstrates expertise in economics, political science, and history to write a thoroughly researched, engagingly written, and powerful narrative of this decade.