Product Overview
The author presents a chronological and topical description of the founding and growth of cities in the United States from the first European settlements until 1920, addressing the economic, social, and political aspects of urban development. Primary source documents illustrate the topics. This book primarily is geared to college undergraduates enrolled in American history survey courses; but is also applicable to other history courses, as well as courses in American civilization, geography, sociology, and political science.
