Urban History: A Tale of Many Cities.

Stave, Bruce M.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Urban History: A Tale of Many Cities.

Stave, Bruce M.

OAH Magazine of History, v2 n2 p32-37 Win 1986

Reviews developments and key books in the field of urban history within the United States. Notes that the field has come a long way since Arthur Schlesinger, Sr. wrote THE RISE OF THE CITY in 1933. Concludes that current trends emphasize narrative, readability, and an attempt to appeal to a wider audience. (JDH)

Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, History Instruction, Secondary Education, Social History, Social Studies, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reference Materials - Bibliographies

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