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The Great Illusion: An Informal History of Prohibition"An absorbing and at times ironical humorous picture of the battle of Prohibition. Recommended." Library Journal With the passing of the Volstead Act, the United States embraced Prohibition as the law of the land. From 1920 to 1933, the well intentioned ban of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors gave rise to a flourishing culture of bootleggers, gangsters, and corrupt officials. This witty and perceptive history by
"An absorbing and at times ironical humorous picture of the battle of Prohibition. Recommended." -- Library JournalWith the passing of the Volstead Act, the United States embraced Prohibition as the law of the land. From 1920 to 1933, the well-intentioned ban of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors gave rise to a flourishing culture of bootleggers, gangsters, and corrupt officials. This witty and perceptive history by Herbert Asbury, the bestselling author of The Gangs of New York, offers a wide-ranging survey of the Prohibition era that covers not only twentieth-century events but also the movement's inception in colonial times and its transformation into a religious crusade.
A considerable portion of Americans viewed the end of liquor trafficking as an act of obedience to God's will and anticipated a new era of peace and prosperity. Instead, a vast criminal network of black market profiteers took root, promoting a spirit of lawlessness throughout the country. The Great Illusion charts all aspects of the period's moral decline, from the activities of rumrunners who supplied speakeasies to those of crooked politicians and police who profited from the failed experiment of Prohibition.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 07/18/2018
ISBN: 9780486824680
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.80d
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★★★★★ 5
Really Happy With These Pillows!
Color: Blue, Size: Queen(2 Pack)-20'*30'
**Review: Really Happy With These Pillows!**
I purchased these pillows and couldn’t be happier!
First – they’re cool on *both* sides—finally! I’m not sure why that’s so rare (probably to cut costs), but these actually have cooling material on both sides, and it works really well.
Second – the venting around the center helps keep them from getting hot at night. A nice touch that makes a difference for hot sleepers.
However, the third feature is the best: the filling. Like many adjustable pillows, you can add or remove the fill, and these come with a small extra bag. The base amount was just right for most people. I had to remove some for my wife but added a bit more to mine. The fill itself is excellent—soft but supportive. You sink into it, but don’t hit bottom.
These pillows also have a good weight to them, so they don’t feel cheap. They fluff up great and seem very well made. I followed the recommended dryer run when I first received them and had no odor issues at all.
Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Awesome Pillows
Color: Blue, Size: King(2 Pack)-20'*36'
AWESOME, they actually stay cool!!! Extra foam to firm and great instructions how to remove foam and make softer. Fantastic product
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Very fluffy and comfortable.
It only stays cool for a few minutes. It is a very comfortable pillow.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Double Sided Cooling Pillow
Color: Blue, Size: King(2 Pack)-20'*36'
I truly love these pillows. They are sent with extra filling so if their not firm enough you can add more and if their to firm you can remove some. You can make these pillows to your liking. They fluff right back up. Their comfortable and you really get your moneys worth. I love them.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fantastic pillows
Color: Blue, Size: Standard(1 Pack)-20'*26'
Fantastic pillows----never get headaches like others
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026