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The Athens of America: Boston, 1825-1845
Thomas H. O'connor
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Description for The Athens of America: Boston, 1825-1845
Paperback. How Bostonians fashioned a shining image of their city in the early nineteenth century. Num Pages: 248 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; 3JH; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
How Bostonians fashioned a shining image of their city in the early nineteenth century Many people are generally familiar with the fact that Boston was once known as ""the Athens of America."" Very few, however, are clear about exactly why, except for their recollections of the famous writers and poets who gave the city a reputation for literature and learning. In this book, historian Thomas H. O'Connor sets the matter straight by showing that Boston's eminence during the first half of the nineteenth century was the result of a much broader community effort. After the nation emerged from its successful ... Read more
How Bostonians fashioned a shining image of their city in the early nineteenth century Many people are generally familiar with the fact that Boston was once known as ""the Athens of America."" Very few, however, are clear about exactly why, except for their recollections of the famous writers and poets who gave the city a reputation for literature and learning. In this book, historian Thomas H. O'Connor sets the matter straight by showing that Boston's eminence during the first half of the nineteenth century was the result of a much broader community effort. After the nation emerged from its successful ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Massachusetts, United States
ISBN
9781558495180
SKU
V9781558495180
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About Thomas H. O'connor
Widely acknowledged as the dean of Boston historians, THOMAS H. O'CONNOR is professor of history emeritus at Boston College. His many books include Bibles, Brahmins, and Bosses: A Short History of Boston; The Boston Irish: A Political History; and Boston: A to Z.
Reviews for The Athens of America: Boston, 1825-1845
No one knows Boston history as well as Thomas H. O'Connor. In a long and distinguished scholarly career, he has learned to present the story clearly and compellingly in both lectures and books that have illuminated our understanding of Boston.... I think this is his best book - he has such a command of the subject, knowing both the broad ... Read more