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The Great Riots of New York 1712-1873
Autor: Joel T. Headley
One of the most popular writers of his day-and one most unjustly forgotten-J.T. Headley thrilled audiences with his tales of real-life history. This 1873 work is an enthralling collection of accounts of urban upheaval in one of the U.S.'s most historically... Viac o knihe
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One of the most popular writers of his day-and one most unjustly forgotten-J.T. Headley thrilled audiences with his tales of real-life history. This 1873 work is an enthralling collection of accounts of urban upheaval in one of the U.S.'s most historically vital cities: New York.
Here, Headley offers us highly readable and informative reports on:
. the negro riots of 1712-1741
. the Stamp Act riot of 1765
. the doctors' riot of 1788
. the abolition riots 1834-5
. the flour riot of 1837
. the draft riots of 1863
. and more.
Anyone interested in the history of New York City will find this a fascinating read.
American writer and journalist JOEL TYLER HEADLEY (1813-1897) was an editor at the *New York Tribune* and wrote extensively on historical matters. Among his many books are *Washington and His Generals* (1847), *Life of Cromwell* (1848), and the bestselling *Life of Washington* (1857).
- Vydavateľstvo: Cosimo Classics
- Rok vydania: 2009
- Formát: Paperback
- Rozmer: 216 x 140 mm
- Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
- ISBN: 9781605206547
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