This Is Detroit 1701-2001: An Illustrated History (Great Lakes Books)

About this book

Arthur M. Woodford takes readers back to the days of Cadillacs settlement and leads them through Detroits transition from French village to British fort to American town. As the citys history unfolds he describes the issues facing its inhabitants in different eras including westward expansion the Civil War the Great Depression and two world wars. He also emphasizes the many contributions of Detroit business and industry to the nations development and establishes the citys place in the labor and civil rights movements. Written in an engaging style and filled with historical illustrations and photographs Woodfords work is an enjoyable and authoritative overview that captures the wide scope and great variety of a proud and multifaceted city.