RISE OF CITY 1878 1898

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Focusing on the transformation of America from a rural to an urban society, the book chronicles the pivotal shift towards urban industrialization, emphasizing the role of cities in shaping the nation's narrative. Schlesinger's influential work, first published in 1933, challenges traditional historical perspectives, particularly those of Frederick Jackson Turner. This edition features a new introduction by Andrea Tuttle Kornbluh, contextualizing Schlesinger's contributions within the evolution of American urban studies.