Historical studies of urban America

Compare Series: 
historicalstudiesofurbanamerica

In the shadow of slavery

African Americans in New York City, 1626-1863
  • Harris, Leslie M
2004
Investigates the history of African American slavery and racism in New York City between 1626 and 1863 and traces the effects of racial discrimination on the community.

Faces along the bar

lore and order in the workingman's saloon, 1870-1920
  • Powers, Madelon
1998
Recreates the daily life of the barroom in pre-prohibition industrial America, discussing how saloons reshaped American society.
Subscribe to RSS - Historical studies of urban America