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Pittsburgh: The Story of an American City Hardcover – September 19, 2000

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4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 76 ratings
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Pittsburgh: The Story of an American City follows Pittsburgh from its frontier beginnings through its evolution into the most heavily industrialized city in the world, to the city's renewal of itself as "America's Most Livable City." This beautiful volume though, is much more than the story of a single city; it is the history of the United States.

This book is based on years of research and includes contributions by such noted American historians as Henry Steele Commager and Oscar Handlin. More than 1100 pictures recreate the city's dramatic 200+year history. Featured are photographs by W. Eugene Smith, Margaret Bourke-White, Norman W. Schumm, Lorant himself and others. A chronology of events from 1717 offers historical snapshots in the day to day life of the archetypical American city.
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    776 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Derrydale Press
  4. Publication date
    September 19, 2000
  5. Dimensions
    8.86 x 1.72 x 11.18 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0967410304
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0967410302
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Stefan Lorant was the author of more than a dozen books on American history. He edited magazines in three languages ― English, German, and his native Hungarian. He has been acknowledged as the creator of modern photo-journalism by Life magazine, The New York Times, and The London Times. In 1991 The London Times included him as one of the "1000 Makers of the Twentieth Century" for the development of photo-journalism.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Derrydale Press; Fifth edition (September 19, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 776 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0967410304
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0967410302
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.39 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.86 x 1.72 x 11.18 inches
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Richard S
5.0 out of 5 stars The classic big book on Pittsburgh history
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019
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I was given this book when I first moved to Pittsburgh 42 years ago. It is beautifully put together and was enormously helpful in helping me understand the historical background and big forces that caused the city to become what it has been, at least up to the 1960s or 1970s or so. Its weakness is that it is not up to date, as the author died a while ago. Nevertheless, I still find it to be a very useful reference, and I still give it to friends and new arrivals to the 'Burgh.
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Cee M Well
5.0 out of 5 stars A WEALTH OF INFORMATION
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
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My nephew and his wife, who live in Pittsburgh, were thrilled to receive this book for Christmas. They both are excited to read about their city's history. Their two young sons will enjoy learning the history of Pittsburgh. This book is well-written and has many pictures included. A high recommendation for this book to anyone who would like to learn the history of how Pittsburgh came to be the city it is today.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A History Book That's Not A History Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2016
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If you live in Western Pennsylvania, and/or have an interest in history, this is the book for you.
 Pittsburgh: The Story of an American City
I would buy it again in a heartbeat! Here's why:
Not only is this book organized chronologically, and its writing superbly composed, but the rare photos, paintings, and sketches chosen are described so that historic events REALLY are understandable. If only the schoolbooks of my youth presented history like this, I wouldn't have had such a time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Would highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021
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Wonderful book. My father was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I have visited there. So much to read Illustrated and photos 5 stars
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Alyssa
4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating, but...
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2013
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I loved that this book was so comprehensive. The photographs that accompanied each page brought Pittsburgh's history to life in an engaging way. However, as a woman, certain pages made me uncomfortable. For example, there are photos of women nonchalantly walking down the street wearing miniskirts with a caption that reads, "Though fashion trends have changed, the women of Pittsburgh remain as beautiful as ever." There's another feature with pictures of women's legs, and another with just secretaries that worked throughout the city that reads, "There is hardly an office in the city of Pittsburgh without a beautiful office worker. Here are some samples." Some samples? Samples?? Ugh. Besides the blatant objectification of women, this book is pretty great. I keep this book on my coffee table and all of my visitors are drawn to it because it really is a fascinating representation of our city's history.

One other thing is that I wish this had a little more information about Pittsburgh's strong pre-European history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2022
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Dan M
3.0 out of 5 stars ... into a 21st century tech city you’ll be sadly disappointed. But if you’re looking just for an old ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
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Buyer beware - the book is 20 years out of date so if your hoping to read about Pittsburgh’s renaissance into a 21st century tech city you’ll be sadly disappointed. But if you’re looking just for an old fashioned history from the 1700’s to 2000 - buy it! Loads of photo’s both black and white and color!
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Lawrence Weber
5.0 out of 5 stars A Magnificent portrait of a great city.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
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It was a gift which was received eagerly.
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Stueeh Warburton
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2011
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Pittsburgh was the first USA city I ever visited.I arrived at night when it was all spectacularly lit up! I had the last two versions of Lorant's book and realised that there was the 1999 version. So I purchased it. It is excellent describing the evolving history of a great US city. Thanks Stefan!
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