The 1920s are the decade that signaled the arrival of a gift that still means a lot to us: Saturday.
Amity ShlaesEconomics are part of our life. We try to treat them separately, like over there is the economy and here is history. Econ affects history and history often doesn't get it right if it doesn't respect econ.
Amity ShlaesAnyone who experienced World War I close-hand was grossed out by it forever. It just was so awful.
Amity ShlaesToday we care about budgets more than anything. Our American future hangs on the ability of government to cut budget.
Amity Shlaes