David Maraniss
Once in a Great City: A Detroit Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781476748399
- author:
- David Maraniss
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 3.3 x 21.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, North America, Early 20th Century 1901-1913, David Maraniss,Once in a Great City: A Detroit Story,Simon & Schuster,147674839X,United States - State & Local - Midwest (Ia, Il, In, Ks, Mi, Mn, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi),History,History - U.S.,His
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
David Maraniss's Once in a Great City is a fascinating account of Detroit in 1963, a city at the height of its power and prosperity. The author masterfully weaves together the stories of its influential leaders, from the automotive industry to the music scene, to reveal the city's underlying design flaws.
Through his meticulous research, Maraniss shows how Detroit's success was built on a fragile foundation, threatened by the shift of American prosperity to the information and service industries. This book is an encyclopedic account of Detroit in the early 1960s, a powerful and affectionate portrayal of a city that was already past its prime.
With its richly detailed narrative, Once in a Great City offers a unique perspective on Detroit's rise and fall, and the broader implications for American society. This book is a compelling exploration of a city's decline, and the lessons that can be learned from its history.
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