California: A History
Modern Library
2005
Synopsis
Presents A Comprehensive History Of The State Of California Describing Its Early Native Peoples, Spanish Conquest, The Gold Rush Of 1848, The Railroad, San Francisco Earthquake, And Much More. Queen Calafia's Island: Place And First People. -- Laws Of The Indies: The Spanish Colonial Era. -- A Troubled Territory: Mexican California. -- Striking It Rich: The Establishment Of An American State. -- Regulation, Railroad, And Revolution: Achievement And Turmoil In The New State. -- The Higher Provincialism: American Life In An Emergent Region. -- Great Expectations: Creating The Infra-structure Of A Mega-state. -- Making It Happen: Labor Through The Great Depression And Beyond. -- War And Peace: Garrison State And Suburban Growth. -- O Brave New World!: Seeking Utopia Through Science And Technology. -- An Imagined Place: Art And Life On The Coast Of Dreams. -- Ecumenopolis: Forging A World Society. -- Arnold!: Stewardship Or Squandered Legacy? Kevin Starr. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [347]-356) And Index.
Spécifications
Auteur |
Starr, Kevin |
Editeur |
Modern Library |
Année |
2005 |
Format |
In-8 |
Reliure |
relié(s) |
Volume |
1 |
Langue |
Français |
ISBN-13 |
9780679642404 |
ISBN-10 |
0679642404 |
Réf. interne |
466250 |
Commentaire |
370 pages
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