Yankee Merchants and the Making of the Urban West

The Rise and Fall of Antebellum St. Louis

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• Jeffrey S. Adler

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• Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven der modernen Geschichte

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• 288 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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The narrative explores how the contentious issue of slavery transformed urban development in the West. It delves into the conflicts that arose from differing views on slavery, illustrating how these disputes influenced social, economic, and political landscapes. The book highlights key events and figures that played significant roles in shaping the region's identity and growth amid the tensions surrounding this pivotal topic.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Einband: Paperback