The world that made New Orleans : from Spanish silver to Congo Square / Ned Sublette.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sublette, Ned, 1951-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

New Orleans (La.)--Civilization.

New Orleans (La.).

New Orleans (La.)--History.

New Orleans (La.)--Description and travel.

Louisiana--History--To 1803.

Louisiana.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (369 p.)

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Lawrence Hill Books : Distributed by Independent Publishers Group, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Offering a new perspective on the unique cultural influences of New Orleans, this entertaining history captures the soul of the city and reveals its impact on the rest of the nation. Focused on New Orleans' first century of existence, a comprehensive, chronological narrative of the political, cultural, and musical development of Louisiana's early years is presented. This innovative history tracks the important roots of American music back to the swamp town, making clear the effects of centuries-long struggles among France, Spain, and England on the city's unique culture. The ori

Contents:

Front Cover; Copyright; Table of Contents; THE SWAMP; COLONIZATION; REVOLUTION; PURCHASE; CODA; Acknowledgments; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-342) and index.

ISBN:

1-56976-512-X

OCLC:

536262915