Detroit in Its World Setting
Subtitle: A Three Hundred Year Chronology, 1701-2001 (Great Lakes Books)
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Published: March 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 399
ISBN-13: 9780814328705
Subjects: American history: c 1500 to c 1800; American history: c 1800 to c 1900; American history: from c 1900 -; Reference works; 20th century; c 1700 to c 1800; c 1800 to c 1900; Chronology; Michigan - Local History; History; History - U.S.; History: American; Michigan; General; United States - State & Local - General; Detroit (Mich.)
Description: "Detroit in Its World Setting is a timeline that offers readers a new appreciation of Michigan history by setting life in the Motor City in the context of world affairs. For each year, readers can follow the march of time in four categories - city and state events, national and world history, cultural progress, and scientific and commercial progress - that cover countless events over the three centuries since the city's founding as well as the people involved in them.".

"Originally published in 1953, Detroit in Its World Setting has been revised and updated to mark the city's 300th birthday in 2001. Expanded coverage includes such subjects as women's achievements, the African American community, ethnic communities, city landmarks, and public education. Additionally, appendices trace Detroit's political leadership from the early days of French command to the administration of Mayor Dennis Archer."--BOOK JACKET.