City of Scoundrels

The Twelve Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago

Autor*innen

• Gary Krist

Parameter

• 400 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Historische Romane
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur

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Set against the backdrop of Chicago, the narrative unfolds over twelve tumultuous days marked by an aviation disaster, a race riot, a debilitating transit strike, and a shocking child murder. These events intertwine to capture the city's escalating tensions and societal challenges, highlighting the fragility of urban life during a period of crisis. The story immerses readers in a gripping exploration of chaos and resilience in a city on the edge.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Paperback