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Softcover, 314pp, published 2001
In his preface, Spinney (history, Trinity International University) describes this book as "a selective history that illuminates those events, personalities, developments, and institutions that are most important for understanding Chicago's history." Writing for the student or the casual reader, he places the history of the city within the broader national context and examines issues such as class conflict, the development of political machines, and the cultural impact of Dennis Rodman.
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