Summary

In this one-page section, Sandler notes the links between the important events of 1919 which have been highlighted in this book. He writes that "what may have looked like separate events were all evidence of seismic and systemic social change" (183). Sandler concludes by saying that we can look back on this history and track the legacies of these events not only to learn about the arc of history but also to give perspective to our contemporary "trials and triumphs" (183).

Analysis

This very short conclusion encourages readers to make connections, both between the various events discussed in this book and between the events of 1919 and the present day. Sandler underscores the theme of the impact of history by inviting readers to make these connections, which will allow them to see those impacts for themselves. History is full of events that have shaped...