Chicago

Chicago
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Publisher : SIU Press
Total Pages : 468
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ISBN-10 : 0809387956
ISBN-13 : 9780809387953
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Download or read book Chicago written by and published by SIU Press. This book was released on with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive portrayal of the growth and development of Chicago from the mudhole of the prairie to today's world-class city. This completely revised fourth edition skillfully weaves together the geography, history, economy, and culture of the city and its suburbs with a special emphasis on the role of the many ethnic and racial groups that comprise the "real Chicago" of its neighborhoods.


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