--- product_id: 512648335 title: "History of Las Vegas: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Entertainment Capital of the World (U.S. History)" brand: "captivating history" price: "¥4854" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/512648335-history-of-las-vegas-a-captivating-guide-to-historical-events store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # History of Las Vegas: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Entertainment Capital of the World (U.S. History) **Brand:** captivating history **Price:** ¥4854 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** History of Las Vegas: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Entertainment Capital of the World (U.S. History) by captivating history - **How much does it cost?** ¥4854 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/512648335-history-of-las-vegas-a-captivating-guide-to-historical-events) ## Best For - captivating history enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted captivating history brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description History of Las Vegas: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Entertainment Capital of the World (U.S. History) ## Images ![History of Las Vegas: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Entertainment Capital of the World (U.S. History) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ao8PWoDqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Reading *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 2, 2023* Talk about an excellent overview; this book is superb. I don't know how the author did it; this book covers much of the Las Vegas story. There are people, projects, entertainers, gangsters, and a whole host of things that clicked at the right time to turn this sleepy desert town into the megaresort it is today.The two federally-financed programs that gave Las Vegas the transportation, electricity, and water to create today's lush environment started the ball rolling. I've visited Boulder Dam twice, and it is an engineering marvel. The building of this massive project insulated most Las Vegas residents from the full effects of the Great Depression.This book's most exciting fact is how the gangsters departed from the Las Vegas scene. Howard Hughes single-handedly convinced the gambling license boards to allow corporations to own businesses (licenses used to be sold only to individuals). That brought the SEC into overseeing the gambling, which the mobsters didn't want. So, they took a hike.I remember when rooms and food were dirt cheap in Las Vegas while the mobsters ran things. First, they used them as "loss leaders" to get people and families to come. Then, once the corporations took over the casinos, the bean counters (accountants) made every business department pull its weight. Thus, rooms and food prices rose dramatically (except for comps - complimentary gifts to high rollers). No matter how much you think you know about Las Vegas, this book is still eye-opening. The insights into the movers and shakers are fascinating. The author even found time to discuss the biggest draws to Las Vegas:  Liberace, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Wayne Newton, and Sigfried and Roy. This book was exciting and entertaining. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars History of Las Vegas *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 20, 2023* I love this book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent History of Las Vegas *by H***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 31, 2023* Las Vegas, Nevada is both famous and infamous for many reasons. The common, popular image of this city is often one of a place replete with casinos, gambling, lounge singers, and various vices. There, however, much more to Las Vegas, as Captivating History explains eloquently in its latest release.Everything readers could want to know about the eponymous city is included within this book's pages. That it is written in an accessible, engaging way is wonderful. The result is everyone can enjoy learning about Las Vegas. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/512648335-history-of-las-vegas-a-captivating-guide-to-historical-events](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/512648335-history-of-las-vegas-a-captivating-guide-to-historical-events) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-08*