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The Peoples Of Philadelphia: A History Of Ethnic Groups And Lowerclass Life, 17901940 (Pennsylvania Paperbacks)
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Although Much Has Been Written About Elite Philadelphians, Only In Recent Decades Have Historians Paid Attention To The Jews And Workingclass Blacks, The Immigrant Irish, Italians, And Poles Who Settled In The City And Gave Such Sections As Moyamensing, Southwark, South Philadelphia, And Kensington Their Vitality. In This Classic Of Social And Ethnic History, The Authors Draw On Census Schedules, Court Records, City Directories, And Tax Records As Well As Newspaper Files And Other Sources To Give A Picture Of The Ways In Which These Lessprivileged Groups Of Philadelphians Lived. What Emerges Is A Picture Of Philadelphia Radically Different From The Conventional Portrait Of A Staid Old City.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Peoples of Philadelphia'? A: The book explores the lives of various ethnic groups in Philadelphia from 1790 to 1940, highlighting the experiences of Jews, working-class blacks, Irish, Italians, and Poles.
- Q: What type of historical sources does the book utilize? A: The authors draw on census schedules, court records, city directories, tax records, newspapers, and other historical documents to provide a comprehensive view of life in Philadelphia.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is well-researched and provides valuable insights into social and ethnic history, making it suitable for academic studies.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Peoples of Philadelphia' have? A: The book contains 312 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Allen F. Davis.
- Q: When was 'The Peoples of Philadelphia' published? A: It was published on October 29, 1998.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book cover only elite Philadelphians? A: No, it focuses on the lives of less-privileged groups, contrasting their experiences with those of elite Philadelphians.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the cultural and social dynamics of Philadelphia's ethnic communities and their contributions to the city's history.