Philadelphia
Subtitle: A Brief History
Publisher: Pennsylvania Historical Association
Published: Jul 01, 2017
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9781932304268
Description: Philadelphia offers a historical overview, from William Penn's founding of the Quaker City to its deindustrialization and gentrification in the early twenty-first century. As Roger Simon demonstrates, the history of Philadelphia is the story of the enduring efforts to sustain economic prosperity while fulfilling community needs, and the continued tension between these priorities. Book jacket.
Notes: Source title: Philadelphia: A Brief History (Pennsylvania History)