A review by eengland
World War II Chicago by Paul M. Green, Melvin G. Holli

informative fast-paced

2.0

The WWII content ended on page 58 out of 126. This would have been better titled "1940s Chicago Politicians." The authors are clear fanboys of the Chicago mayors. Almost nothing about daily life for Chicagoans during this time period. Way too many photos of dead white dude politicians shaking hands and smiling for the camera. Far too little substance dedicated outside of politicians' activities. And every time you think they've completely forgotten African Americans, they sprinkle them in or add a segregated section on Black history. Just because you can write a book doesn't mean you should.