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City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of AmericaThe epic of Chicago is the story of the emergence of modern America. Here, witness Chicago's growth from a desolate fur trading post in the 1830s to one of the world's most explosively alive cities by 1900. Donald Miller's powerful narrative embraces it all: Chicago's wild beginnings, its reckless growth, its natural calamities (especially the Great Fire of 1871), its raucous politics, its empire building businessmen, its world transforming
The epic of Chicago is the story of the emergence of modern America. Here, witness Chicago's growth from a desolate fur-trading post in the 1830s to one of the world's most explosively alive cities by 1900. Donald Miller's powerful narrative embraces it all: Chicago's wild beginnings, its reckless growth, its natural calamities (especially the Great Fire of 1871), its raucous politics, its empire-building businessmen, its world-transforming architecture, its rich mix of cultures, its community of young writers and journalists, and its staggering engineering projects--which included the reversal of the Chicago River and raising the entire city from prairie mud to save it from devastating cholera epidemics. The saga of Chicago's unresolved struggle between order and freedom, growth and control, capitalism and community, remains instructive for our time, as we seek ways to build and maintain cities that retain their humanity without losing their energy. City of the Century throbs with the pulse of the great city it brilliantly brings to life.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 04/03/1997
ISBN: 9780684831381
Pages: 704
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.44h x 6.28w x 1.23d
Award: Great Lakes Book Awards - Winner
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I recently purchased a set of floating shelves, and I couldn't be happier with my decision! From the moment I opened the box, I was impressed by the quality of the materials. The shelves are sturdy and well-crafted, giving me confidence that they will hold my books and decorative items without any issues.
Installation was a breeze! The package came with clear instructions and all the necessary hardware, making the process quick and hassle-free. I was able to mount them in no time, and I appreciated how everything lined up perfectly.
As for the aesthetics, these shelves are a game changer for my space! They add a modern touch to my room and provide a stylish way to display my favorite pieces. The sleek design complements my décor beautifully, and I've received so many compliments from friends and family.
Overall, these floating shelves exceeded my expectations in every way. They are not only functional but also enhance the look of my home. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stylish and easy-to-install shelving solution!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Shelf is sturdy and made of good material, easy to assemble , LED strip could be better
Size: 24 x 6, Color: Black-rgb, Size: 24 x 6, Color: Black-rgb
The shelf is built of solid material and it is very easy to assemble and also install. The LED strip is okay, nothing special and if you don't flick the actual switch on/off of the battery pack your batteries will drain EXTREMELY FAST; the RGB will start flashing making it seem unusable/defective because the controller won't function properly either when in reality it's just dead batteries. I'd probably buy other LED strips that are of higher quality, rechargable and have more features if I were to purchase these again in the future. Pleased with the purchase overall though.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great shelves and very sleek
Size: 31 x 7, Color: Black-rgb
Love these shelves so much. They have been holding up my Lego flower collection beautifully
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2026
★★★★★ 1
wasting your money
Size: 35 x 7, Color: White-rgb
I’m very disappointed with this purchase. The shelves have a questionable finish - honestly, you can get something cheaper and much better quality at IKEA. But the biggest issue is the lighting. None of the lights work. I put in brand-new batteries and absolutely nothing happens. I wouldn’t recommend wasting your money on this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Lights stop working after a few usage
Size: 31 x 7, Color: Black-rgb
I had these shelves for a few months now. The shelves are great and are very easy to install. I also like that they offer different sizing, so depending what you are storing on them. They can fit a lot of items and are sturdy so you don’t have to worry about it falling. The lights were amazing at first and the main reason why I bought this product, but after a few times using them they stopped working completely and no longer connect.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2025