Past as Prelude
New Orleans 1718-1968
Published on 1. February 2009
367 pages
978-1-4556-1014-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Past as Prelude is a collection of essays exploring the rich, cultural history of New Orleans over the city's first 250 years from 1718-1968. In this topical history of one of America's oldest cities, a group of talented essayists explore the fascinating and varied patterns that have marked New Orleans' growth. These multiple perspectives allow glimpses into topics as varied as the diverse people of the city, the unique Creole architecture, the historic art scene, the distinctive music, the Civil War, and, of course, New Orleans' continued reputation as a "good-time town." Detailed illustrations complement this comprehensive volume.
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Content
- Intro
- Front Cover
- An Introduction, With Love
- The People of New Orleans
- The Law with a Difference and How It Came About
- Creole Architecture 1718-1860: The Rise and Fall of a Great Tradition
- Pestilence in New Orleans
- Education in New Orleans
- The Art Scene in New Orleans - Past and Present
- The Creative Spirit
- A Sportsman's Town
- The Music of New Orleans
- Good Time Town
- Gateway to the Americas
- The Post Civil War Segregation Struggle
- New Orleans Politics- The Greatest Free Show on Earth
- Mardi Gras
- Index
