The Rise of the Cities, Christopher Collier
The Rise of the Cities, Christopher Collier
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The Rise of the Cities

Author: Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Jim Manchester

Unabridged: 2 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: AudioBookShelf

Published: 08/01/2013

Synopsis

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation. The Rise of the Cities discusses the factors leading to the settlement and growth of cities in the United States and examines some of the social problems that are part of city life. The authors explore the role of technological advances, governing strategies, and social welfare.

About Christopher Collier

Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from 1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.

About James Lincoln Collier

James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.

About Jim Manchester

Jim Manchester is a retired English and theater teacher in Rhode Island. He has directed and acted in many theatrical productions over the years and has done voice-over work in the Providence area. Jim resides in the lovely seaport town of Bristol, Rhode Island.

Reviews

Goodreads review by George on June 09, 2021

This is an excellent series of bite-size historical ebooks.......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on March 07, 2015

Overall, I think this book was understandable and relatively straightforward, which I believe is the overall intention of the series. There were a number of times when this volume referred to some other volume in the series, which became distracting, but the book did a good job of covering its topic......more

Quotes

“Continuing the Colliers’ noteworthy series, The Drama of American History, these volumes concentrate on what the authors call ‘the basic themes of the American story’…Two highly readable and informative volumes.” Booklist 

“A book that focuses on the broad themes of history rather than facts and dates…accessible, attractive.” School Library Journal

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