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100	1		_aAnderton, Thomas, _d1836-1903
245	1	2	_aA Tale of One City: the New Birmingham : _bPapers Reprinted from the "Midland Counties Herald"
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Joris Van Dael and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"A Tale of One City: the New Birmingham" by Thomas Anderton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the transformation of Birmingham into a thriving city, particularly focusing on municipal changes, urban development, and the social dynamics caused by the political influence of figures like Mr. Joseph Chamberlain. The opening of the work sets the stage for a detailed examination of Birmingham's evolution, capturing the contrast between its past and present. The author reflects on how the city has shed its former image as a mere "Hardware Village," now standing as a hub of commerce and governance. He discusses the advances in infrastructure prompted by the construction of railway stations and new streets, while also critiquing the earlier periods of stagnation in local governance. Through historical anecdotes and observations, the text presents a nuanced view of the challenges and achievements of Birmingham's growth—particularly emphasizing the pivotal role played by Mr. Chamberlain in steering the city towards modernization and prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBirmingham (England)
653			_aBirmingham (England) -- Social life and customs
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11356
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