Crossroads of the continent, Land of Lincoln, hub of commerce-or,
as Charles Dickens viewed it, a landscape "oppressive in its barren
monotony"-Illinois boasts a rich and varied past. In this
far-reaching but compact history, Roger Biles provides a
much-needed, up-to-date account of the state's development, from
the early native settlements to the present. Focusing on Illinois'
demographic changes over time, he highlights the key figures who
contributed to the state's government, economy, culture, and the
arts. While devoting attention to the touchstones of history,
Illinois illuminates also the achievements of ordinary people,
including the women, the African Americans, and the other
minorities who-along with the politicians, the captains of
industry, and the military heroes-contributed to the state's growth
and prosperity. National events shaped the state as well, and Biles
explores the impact of such crises as the Civil War and World War
II on the people of Illinois. No history of Illinois can ignore the
state's largest city, the dynamic metropolis on Lake
Michigan-Chicago. Drawing on extensive research, Biles illuminates
Chicago's past-its outbursts of labor unrest and racial tensions as
well as the splendors of two world's fairs and an artistic
renaissance-while at the same time relating Chicago to the larger
story of Illinois and its people. Connecting lesser-known stories
with the main events of the state's past, Biles writes in an
accessible style that is at once entertaining and enlightening.
Featuring 67 illustrations, Illinois will captivate readers of all
ages and interests.
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