American Decades books
Each volume of
American Decades provides a survey of life over a particular ten-year period. Each book is divided into chapters such as The Arts, Fashion, Government and Politics, Lifestyles and Social Trends, Medicine and Health, and more. These books are available in print (see at left) as well as online.
Decades histories from Salem Press
Salem Press has published a series of books providing information on history by decade. Booth Library has these books in print (see at left) as well as online. In addition, the links below will provide access to additional Salem Press books, such as Great Events in History, Great Lives, Milestone Documents and Great Athletes.
Twenties in America
Thirties in America
Forties in America
Fifties in America
Sixties in America
Seventies in America
Eighties in America
Nineties in America
2000s in America