The Rise of the Cities

Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

• Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
• Year: 2012
• eBook ISBN: 9781620645215

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.

The Rise of the Cities discusses the factors leading to the settlement and growth of cities in the United States and examines some of the social problems that are part of city life. The authors explore the role of technological advances, governing strategies, and social welfare.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Chapter I: The First American Cities
• Chapter II: The Explosion of the Cities
• Chapter III: Technology and the City
• Chapter IV: City Problems
• Chapter V: The Failure of City Government
• Chapter VI: Reform
• Bibliography
• About the Authors
• The Drama of American History Series