A City So Grand: The Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900
- ISBN-10
- 0807050431
- ISBN-13
- 9780807050439
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 297
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Beacon Press
- Author
- Stephen Puleo
Description
Between 1850 and 1900, Boston underwent a metamorphosis to become a thriving metropolis, one that achieved prominence in politics, medicine, education, science, and transportation. "A City So Grand" chronicles this breathtaking period in Boston's history.
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