He scrapes away charm (and myth) to expose less savory features of civic history."" Crenson also possesses a keen eye'and nose'for the two-way traffic between politics and the body politic. With lucid prose, rapid pacing, and a parade of dramatic incidents, he addresses the critical issues that have confounded citizens and historians since the nation's founding., ""A comprehensive look at the manifold forces that influenced and impeded city government for more than 300 years. Crenson takes readers on an exhilarating ride through more than two centuries of American history. He scrapes away charm (and myth) to expose less savory features of civic history., Matthew A. Crenson also possesses a keen eye-and nose-for the two-way traffic between politics and the body politic. Highly recommended., A comprehensive look at the manifold forces that influenced and impeded city government for more than 300 years.
There is much to learn from the Baltimore experience, and this gracefully written volume tells the tale well. This is a magnificent study, sweeping in scope and rich in detail.
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