The Spirit of New York, Second Edition: Defining Events in the Empire State's History (Excelsior Editions)

Dearstyne, Bruce W.

ISBN 10: 1438487142 / ISBN 13: 9781438487144

Editore: Excelsior Editions, 2022

Codice articolo mon0002911052

Riassunto:

In this lively and engaging book, Bruce W. Dearstyne presents New York state history through an exploration of nineteen dramatic events. From the launch of the state government in April 1777 through the debut of the musical play <i>Hamilton</i> in 2015, Dearstyne puts the fascinating people who made history at the center of the story: John Jay, the lead writer of the first state constitution; Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the irrepressible crusader for women's rights; Glenn Curtiss, New York's aviation pioneer; Jackie Robinson, the first Black man to play baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers; and Lois Gibbs, an environmental activist. This new edition is updated with four recent significant events, including the stories of New Yorkers who joined the "Occupy" protests and those who struggled through Superstorm Sandy. The stories in this book illustrate the "spirit" of New York—the elusive traits that make New York State unique—and the complexity of its history.

Informazioni sull'autore: <b>Bruce W. Dearstyne</b> is a historian specializing in New York state history. He is the author of several books, including <i>Leading the Historical Enterprise: Strategic Creativity, Planning, and Advocacy for the Digital Age</i>.

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Titolo: The Spirit of New York, Second Edition: ...
Casa editrice: Excelsior Editions
Data di pubblicazione: 2022
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: seconda edizione