Dominic A. Pacyga
Chicago: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226644288
- author:
- Dominic A. Pacyga
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 7.00 (w) x 9.90 (h) x 1.30 (d)
- Genre:
- United States History - Midwestern Region
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Chicago: A Biography explores the storied past of this iconic city, from its early explorations to the present day. Historian Dominic Pacyga delves into the lives of Chicago's great industrialists, reformers, and politicians, as well as its ordinary people.
The book sheds light on the city's defining moments and its one-of-a-kind characters, revealing a complex and multifaceted history that spans centuries. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a global hub, Chicago is brought to life through Pacyga's engaging narrative.
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