Michigan: A History of Explorers, Entrepreneurs, and Everyday People
- ISBN-10
- 0472051903
- ISBN-13
- 9780472051908
- Series
- Michigan
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 436
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-12-19
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Author
- Roger L. Rosentreter
Description
Michigan's colorful past is a story of bold explorers chiseling out settlements that blossomed into major cities, of ingenious entrepreneurs who built world-changing industries, of revolutionary social forces like the Underground Railroad and the Labor Movement, and of American icons such as the Motown sound and car culture. It is also a history of the exploitation of Native Americans, racial discord that resulted in devastating riots, and ongoing tensions between employers and workers. Exploring this history-both the distinguished and the disheartening-is crucial for understanding the heritage and identity that is shaping Michigan's present and future. Thorough, engaging, and well-researched, this book covers Michigan's earliest settlement by Native Americans to important political, social, and economic developments in the twenty-first century. Chronological chapters carefully guide readers through the centuries, highlighting the events that most significantly affected Michigan, the nation, and even the world. Throughout, the book emphasizes good storytelling to reveal a rich history of the people (both everyday and exceptional) who played pivotal roles in making Michigan. Perfect for use in courses on Michigan history, this entertaining book will also greatly appeal to Michiganders with even a casual interest in their state's fascinating past. Book jacket.
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- 2014-01-13
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- 2018-05-16T00:00:00+02:00
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