Irwin Unger

Irwin Unger was an American historian and author, known for his work on the history of the United States, particularly the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era. He won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1965 for his book 'The Greenback Era'. His work often focused on economic and political history, and he was a professor emeritus at New York University.

Books

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  1. 1. The Greenback Era

    "The Greenback Era" is a comprehensive exploration of the post-Civil War economic and political turmoil in the United States, focusing on the era's monetary policy debates. The book delves into the Greenback movement, which advocated for the continued use of paper money not backed by gold or silver to help debtors, and the subsequent economic and political consequences. The narrative provides valuable insights into the complexities of American capitalism, the intersection of politics and economics, and the struggle between different socio-economic classes.