With its rich foundation stories; Philadelphia may be the most important city in America's collective memory. By the middle of the eighteenth century William Penn's "greene countrie town" was; after London; the largest city in the British Empire. The two most important documents in the history of the United States; the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; were drafted and signed in Philadelphia. The city served off and on as the official capital of the young country until 1800; and was also the site of the first American university; hospital; medical college; bank; paper mill; zoo; sugar refinery; public school; and government mint. In First City; acclaimed historian Gary B. Nash examines the complex process of memory making in this most historic of American cities. Though history is necessarily written from the evidence we have of the past; as Nash shows; rarely is that evidence preserved without intent; nor is it equally representative. Full of surprising anecdotes; First City reveals how Philadelphians—from members of elite cultural institutions; such as historical societies and museums; to relatively anonymous groups; such as women; racial and religious minorities; and laboring people—have participated in the very partisan activity of transmitting historical memory from one generation to the next.
#297803 in Books Chronicle Books 1998-09-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.00 x 1.00 x 1.00l; #File Name: 0811818950176 pages: Hardcover: 176 pagesPublisher: Chronicle Books (September 1; 1998); Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0811818950; ISBN-13: 978-0811818957; Product 9.3 x 8.8 x 0.9 inchesShipping Weight: 2.1 ; Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 )
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Stunning bookBy Sivan Butler-RotholzAn absolutely gorgeous book. Each woman/chapter is broken down into relevant biblical text followed by the author's midrash. The author did her own translations of the biblical text and I wish I had a whole Bible translated by her. Her midrash is wonderful and so insightful. I am a college professor teaching Women of Biblical Literature and I use this as one of my two main texts for teaching. My students love it. The images selected to accompany the text are beautiful. As an educator; I believe every student of Judaism; scripture; and feminism should own this book. As a Jew; I believe every person should own a copy of this book; men and women alike. It makes a fantastic b'nai mitzvah gift; conversion gift; etc. Really can't recommend enough.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I'm ListeningBy marilyn 6I go back to this book and re-read portions frequently. I have given Listen to Her Voice as a gift. The Women of the Hebrew Bible were amazing. This book is my heritage but not that of my daughter-in-law and she loves a good discussion of The Women. She seem particularly fond of Esther while I love them all. The pictures are beautiful.I recommend this book for all women regardless of faith. I found it a little difficult reading about "Ya"; as the author refers to GOD in a feminine. As a reference book; gift or just for your own enjoyment; buy this book.Marilyn 60 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ANOTHER; GOOD READ!!!By paulaThis is another great read.; all about the women in the Old Testament.; interesting to say the least.; get it; loan it to a friend.; when you are done.; really an interesting read.; PS" they sure didn't live like we do.; so be thankful.; blessings; paula
