ERIC BURNS Books

From Sputnik and the beginning of the space race to Little Richard and the underappreciated influence of rock n' roll in bringing blacks and whites closer together, to President Eisenhower's Interstate Highway Act, which forever changed the landscape, 1957 represents the year when all of the energy and anxiety that had followed the end of World War II exploded.

In "The Spirits of America," Eric Burns explores the extensive history of alcohol and its impact on American culture and politics. From ancient times to Prohibition, he examines the evolving perceptions of drinking, featuring notable figures and reform movements. This entertaining account reveals how alcohol shaped the nation’s identity.