Illinois - A History of the Land and Its People
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Crossroads of the continent, Land of Lincoln, hub of commerce—or, as Charles Dickens viewed it, a landscape "oppressive in its barren monotony"—Illinois boasts a rich and varied past. In this far-reaching but compact history, Roger Biles provides a much-needed, up-to-date account of the stateÆs development, from the early native settlements to the present. Focusing on IllinoisÆs demographic changes over time, he highlights the key figures who contributed to the stateÆs government, economy, culture, and the arts. While devoting attention to the touchstones of history, Illinois illuminates also the achievements of ordinary people, including the women, the African Americans, and the other minorities who—along with the politicians, the captains of industry, and the military heroes—contributed to the stateÆs growth and prosperity. National events shaped the state as well, and Biles explores the impact of such crises as the Civil War and World War II on the people of Illinois. No history of Illinois can ignore the stateÆs largest city, the dynamic metropolis on Lake Michigan—Chicago. Drawing on extensive research, Biles illuminates ChicagoÆs past—its outbursts of labor unrest and racial tensions as well as the splendors of two worldÆs fairs and an artistic renaissance—while at the same time relating Chicago to the larger story of Illinois and its people. Connecting lesser-known stories with the main events of the stateÆs past, Biles writes in an accessible style that is at once entertaining and enlightening. Featuring 67 illustrations, Illinois will captivate readers of all ages and interests.
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