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Philadelphia: A 300-Year History (edition 1982)

by Barra Foundation

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In this book, the first comprehensive history of Philadelphia to be written in nearly three-quarters of a century, the reader will discover a rich and colorful portrait of one of America's most vital, interesting, and illustrious cities. Philadelphia: A 300-Year History traces the political, artistic, physical, and social evolution of the city and illumines its very special spirit---how it has changed in response to the demands of three centuries, and how, in many fascinating respects, it has remained the same as it was in William Penn's day.… (more)
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Title:Philadelphia: A 300-Year History
Authors:Barra Foundation
Info:Barra Foundation (1982), Edition: 1st, Hardcover, 842 pages
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This is a comprehensive history of Philadelphia in an easy-to-read format. I found it useful and informative: it filled in a lot of history I feel I should know, as a Philadelphia native. ( )
  lrquinn | Jul 6, 2018 |
The history of Philadelphia is presented over 750 pages, sometimes in more detail than desired but thoroughly. An attempt is made to present its many facets including economic, social, cultural, and political. The book was compiled in 1982 so obviously does not address the past thirty years. As a new resident of Philadelphia, it provided a good picture of the city through the centuries. ( )
  snash | Apr 22, 2012 |
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In this book, the first comprehensive history of Philadelphia to be written in nearly three-quarters of a century, the reader will discover a rich and colorful portrait of one of America's most vital, interesting, and illustrious cities. Philadelphia: A 300-Year History traces the political, artistic, physical, and social evolution of the city and illumines its very special spirit---how it has changed in response to the demands of three centuries, and how, in many fascinating respects, it has remained the same as it was in William Penn's day.

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