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The Story Of Philadelphia

The Story Of Philadelphia

Rhoades, Lillian Ione

Paperback

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1163291773
ISBN13: 9781163291771
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Philadelphia is a comprehensive book written by Lillian Ione Rhoades that provides a detailed account of the history and development of the city of Philadelphia. The book covers various aspects of the city, including its founding, growth, economy, culture, and politics. It also delves into the social and cultural changes that have taken place in Philadelphia over the years, from the colonial era to the present day.The author begins by exploring the early history of Philadelphia, including the arrival of William Penn and the establishment of the city as a Quaker colony. She then goes on to discuss the city's growth and development during the Revolutionary War and the subsequent years of the new nation's formation. The book also covers the city's role in the Civil War and its emergence as a major industrial and commercial center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Throughout the book, Rhoades provides a wealth of information about the people, places, and events that have shaped Philadelphia's history. She also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help bring the city's story to life. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia, as well as those interested in American history and urban development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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