Prohibition in the United States: A History From Beginning to End

The Noble Experiment: How Prohibition in the United States Led to Rising Crime Rates, Widespread Illegal Behavior, and a Loss of Respect for Laws, Law Enforcement, and Government is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of America's "dry" era.

This book provides an in-depth look at the temperance movement, its rise over one hundred years, and how it ultimately led to the passage of the 18th Amendment in 1920.

The author explores how Prohibition itself led to exploitation of loopholes in the law, ignoring the law altogether, and the rise of organized crime and corrupt officials who made fortunes from illegal activities.

Despite its good intentions, Prohibition ultimately failed due to a lack of respect for laws, law enforcement, and government.

This book is a fascinating account of a bold experiment that had disastrous consequences.