Breaking the Banks in Motor City

Discover the intriguing history of the Detroit automobile industry and its significant impact on the 1933 banking crisis in Breaking the Banks in Motor City by Darwyn H. Lumley. Published by McFarland & Co Inc in 2009, this engaging paperback spans 202 pages, offering a comprehensive look at how the automotive sector influenced financial turmoil and the transformative New Deal reforms that followed. Lumley expertly explores the intertwining narratives of bank failures and economic policy in Michigan during the 20th century, shedding light on a pivotal era in American history. This book is a must-read for those interested in the evolution of the automobile industry, financial crises, and the socio-economic changes that shaped the United States from 1933 to 1945. Dive into this captivating account and understand how the events of the past continue to resonate today.