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Building A New Boston: Politics and Urban Renewal, 1950-1970
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"Here is one of the great stories in American urban history told by a great historian. In 1949, Boston was 'a hopeless backwater' . . . by 1970, a 'New Boston' had been created . . . Thomas O'Connor, the dean of Boston historians, brings to this tale of transformation rich learning, intimate familiarity with his subject, and a lucid sometimes witty pen." -- Jack Beatty, Senior Editor, Atlantic Monthly
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #198931 in Books
- Published on: 1995-08-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 368 pages
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"Here is one of the great stories in American urban history told by a great historian. In 1949, Boston was 'a hopeless backwater.' . . . by 1970, a 'New Boston' had been created. . . . Thomas O'Connor, the dean of Boston historians, brings to this tale of transformation rich learning, intimate familiarity with his subject, and a lucid sometimes witty pen." -- Jack Beatty, Senior Editor, Atlantic Monthly
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"Here is one of the great stories in American urban history told by a great historian. In 1949, Boston was 'a hopeless backwater' . . . by 1970, a 'New Boston' had been created . . . Thomas O'Connor, the dean of Boston historians, brings to this tale of transformation rich learning, intimate familiarity with his subject, and a lucid sometimes witty pen." (Jack Beatty, Senior Editor, Atlantic Monthly )
Customer Reviews
an excellent treatment of a complicated subject
The current dean of Boston historians, Thomas O'Connor writes with a definite passion for his subject matter. O'Connnor deftly navigates the various personalities and political administrations that brought about the redevelopment of "The Athens of America." O'Connor adds touches that only a local with his experience could. Highly recommended
an excellent treatment of a complicated subject
The current dean of Boston historians, Thomas O'Connor writes with a definite passion for his subject matter. O'Connnor deftly navigates the various personalities and political administrations that brought about the redevelopment of "The Athens of America." O'Connor adds touches that only a local with his experience could. Highly recommended
