Category: History and Politics Product 1: Pittsburgh's East Liberty Valley, East of Liberty: In Unlivable Times This book is a detailed account of the history of Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood during the years leading up to the 20th century. The author provides an in-depth look at the social and economic conditions that led to the decline of this once vibrant community, as well as the efforts made by residents to revitalize it. Overall, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in urban history or Pittsburgh's past. Product 2: The WPA History of the Negro in Pittsburgh This book provides an overview of the experiences of African Americans in Pittsburgh during the Great Depression era. It includes interviews with former residents and workers, as well as photographs and other historical documents that provide insight into life for black people in the city at that time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of race relations in Pittsburgh or the broader context of the American South during this period. Product 3: The Philosophy and Politics of Czech Dissidence from Patocka to Havel (Russian and East European Studies) This book provides an analysis of the political and philosophical ideas that underpinned the dissident movements in Czechoslovakia, with a focus on the work of philosopher Jan Patočka and his followers. The author explores how these thinkers challenged the communist regime and its ideology, as well as their impact on subsequent events leading up to the Velvet Revolution. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of dissent in Eastern Europe or the broader context of political change in Central and Eastern Europe during this period. Product 4: Pittsburgh: The Story of a City, 1750-1865 (The Library of Western Pennsylvania History) This book provides an overview of the history of Pittsburgh from its founding to the end of the Civil War era. It includes information on the city's early development as a center for industry and commerce, as well as its role in the American Revolutionary War and the subsequent expansion westward. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of Western Pennsylvania or the broader context of American history during this period. Product 5: East of Liberty: In Unlivable Times This book provides an account of the social and economic conditions that led to the decline of Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, as well as the efforts made by residents to revitalize it. The author also explores the broader context of urban decay in Pittsburgh during this period, including the impact of industrialization on the city and its residents. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in urban history or Pittsburgh's past. Product 6: Elusive Equality: Gender, Citizenship, and the Limits of Democracy in Czechoslovakia, 1918-1950 (Pitt Russian East European) This book provides an analysis of the experiences of women and other marginalized groups in Czechoslovakia during the years leading up to World War II. It includes interviews with former residents and workers, as well as photographs and other historical documents that provide insight into life for these groups under communist rule. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of gender and citizenship in Eastern Europe or the broader context of political change in Central and Eastern Europe during this period. Product 7: East of Liberty: A Story of Good Intentions This book provides an account of the social and economic conditions that led to the decline of Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, as well as the efforts made by residents to revitalize it. The author also explores the broader context of urban decay in Pittsburgh during this period, including the impact of industrialization on the city and its residents. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in urban history or Pittsburgh's past. Product 8: Transforming the Mainline Church: Lessons in Change from Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Hope This book provides an account of the transformation of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Hope, one of the largest LGBTQ+ churches in the world, during the years leading up to and following the AIDS crisis. The author explores how the church adapted to changing social attitudes towards homosexuality and HIV/AIDS, as well as its role in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and providing support for those affected by the disease. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of LGBTQ+ activism or the broader context of social change in Pittsburgh during this period. Product 9: Stringtown on the Pike This book provides an account of the history of Stringtown, Pennsylvania, from its founding to the present day. It includes information on the town's early development as a center for industry and commerce, as well as its role in the American Revolutionary War and the subsequent expansion westward.