Author: George M. Cruikshank
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alabama
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
A History of Birmingham and Its Environs
Author: George M. Cruikshank
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alabama
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alabama
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Birmingham
Author: Carl Chinn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781382479
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This new, factually rich and visually stunning publication is the first major history of Birmingham for more than four decades.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781382479
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This new, factually rich and visually stunning publication is the first major history of Birmingham for more than four decades.
A History of Birmingham
Author: William Hutton
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3955079996
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Detailed account of the history of Birmingham at the dawn of Industrial Revolution. Contains chapters the various trades, recreational areas, government etc. Originally published in 1783.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3955079996
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Detailed account of the history of Birmingham at the dawn of Industrial Revolution. Contains chapters the various trades, recreational areas, government etc. Originally published in 1783.
The History of Birmingham
Author: William Hutton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birmingham (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birmingham (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
An Historical and Descriptive Sketch of Birmingham
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birmingham (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birmingham (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
History of Birmingham and Its Environs
Author: George M. Cruikshank
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781403510990
Category : Alabama
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781403510990
Category : Alabama
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A History of Birmingham and Its Environs ...
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Category : Birmingham (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birmingham (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages :
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An History of Birmingham (1783)
Author: William Hutton
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
William Hutton's 'An History of Birmingham' (1783) is a groundbreaking work that offers a detailed account of the history, culture, and industry of Birmingham during the late 18th century. Hutton's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the city's transformation from a small market town to a burgeoning industrial powerhouse. His meticulous research and vivid descriptions paint a vivid picture of Birmingham's vibrant past, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. The book is a significant contribution to the field of urban history and sheds light on the social and economic developments of the time. William Hutton, a self-taught historian and Birmingham native, drew on his personal experiences and observations to write 'An History of Birmingham'. His deep connection to the city and its people is evident throughout the book, adding a personal touch to his scholarly analysis. Hutton's passion for history and his commitment to preserving the past make this work a timeless and invaluable piece of literature. I highly recommend 'An History of Birmingham' to anyone interested in the history of urban development, industrialization, and social change. Hutton's meticulous research and engaging narrative style make this book a must-read for those seeking to delve into the rich history of Birmingham and gain a deeper appreciation for the city's enduring legacy.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
William Hutton's 'An History of Birmingham' (1783) is a groundbreaking work that offers a detailed account of the history, culture, and industry of Birmingham during the late 18th century. Hutton's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the city's transformation from a small market town to a burgeoning industrial powerhouse. His meticulous research and vivid descriptions paint a vivid picture of Birmingham's vibrant past, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. The book is a significant contribution to the field of urban history and sheds light on the social and economic developments of the time. William Hutton, a self-taught historian and Birmingham native, drew on his personal experiences and observations to write 'An History of Birmingham'. His deep connection to the city and its people is evident throughout the book, adding a personal touch to his scholarly analysis. Hutton's passion for history and his commitment to preserving the past make this work a timeless and invaluable piece of literature. I highly recommend 'An History of Birmingham' to anyone interested in the history of urban development, industrialization, and social change. Hutton's meticulous research and engaging narrative style make this book a must-read for those seeking to delve into the rich history of Birmingham and gain a deeper appreciation for the city's enduring legacy.
Back To Birmingham
Author: Jimmie Lewis Franklin
Publisher: University Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817359451
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The story of Richard Arrington Jr., the first African American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama During the 1960s, Birmingham, Alabama was the central battleground in the struggle for human rights in the American South. As one of the most segregated cities in the United States, the city of Birmingham became infamous for its suppression of civil rights and for official and vigilante violence against its African American citizens, most notoriously the use of explosives in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing and the bombing of the home of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. In October of 1979, Birmingham elected its first Black mayor, Richard Arrington Jr. He was born in the rural town of Livingston, Alabama. His family moved to Birmingham when he was a child. A man of quiet demeanor, he was nevertheless destined to bring to fruition many of the fundamental changes that the Civil Rights Movement had demanded. This is his story. Not a conventional political or Civil Rights history, Back to Birmingham is the story of a man who demonstrated faith in his region and people. The work illuminates Arrington's sense of place, a quality that enables a person to claim sentimentally a portion of the natural and human environment. Franklin passionately underscores the importance of the attachment of Southern Blacks to their land and place. Back to Birmingham will appeal to both the general reader and the serious student of American society. The book endeavors to bridge the gap between popular and scholarly history. It is guided by the assumption that Americans of whatever description can find satisfaction in comprehending social change and that they are buoyed by the individual triumph of those who beat the odds.
Publisher: University Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817359451
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The story of Richard Arrington Jr., the first African American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama During the 1960s, Birmingham, Alabama was the central battleground in the struggle for human rights in the American South. As one of the most segregated cities in the United States, the city of Birmingham became infamous for its suppression of civil rights and for official and vigilante violence against its African American citizens, most notoriously the use of explosives in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing and the bombing of the home of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. In October of 1979, Birmingham elected its first Black mayor, Richard Arrington Jr. He was born in the rural town of Livingston, Alabama. His family moved to Birmingham when he was a child. A man of quiet demeanor, he was nevertheless destined to bring to fruition many of the fundamental changes that the Civil Rights Movement had demanded. This is his story. Not a conventional political or Civil Rights history, Back to Birmingham is the story of a man who demonstrated faith in his region and people. The work illuminates Arrington's sense of place, a quality that enables a person to claim sentimentally a portion of the natural and human environment. Franklin passionately underscores the importance of the attachment of Southern Blacks to their land and place. Back to Birmingham will appeal to both the general reader and the serious student of American society. The book endeavors to bridge the gap between popular and scholarly history. It is guided by the assumption that Americans of whatever description can find satisfaction in comprehending social change and that they are buoyed by the individual triumph of those who beat the odds.
A catalogue of rare, curious and valuable old books on sale by Alfred Russell Smith
Author: Alfred Russell Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description