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From the first known photograph taken in Los Angeles to its most recent sweeping vistas, this photographic tribute to the City of Angels provides a fascinating journey through the city`s cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history. It traces the city`s development from the 1880s` real estate boom, through the early days of Hollywood and the urban sprawl of the late 20th century, right up to the present day. With over 500 images, L.A....

A narrative tour de force that combines wide-ranging scholarship with captivating prose, Kevin Starr's acclaimed multi-volume Americans and the California Dream is an unparalleled work of cultural history. In this volume, Starr covers the crucial postwar period--1950 to 1963--when the California we know today first burst into prominence. Starr brilliantly illuminates the dominant economic, social, and cultural forces in California in these pivotal years. In a powerful blend of telling events, colorful personalities, and insightful analyses, Starr examines such issues as the overnight creation of the postwar California suburb, the rise of…

For people who want to see more: - Sights and attractions rated by the Michelin star system; - Suggested driving tours; - 30 easy-to-use and detailed plans and maps; - Address Book - places to eat, drink, stay and relax for every budget.
Catch a cable car to Fisherman's Wharf. Escape to Alcatraz. Tour Napa Valley's vineyards.

Book Description A cable-car silhouette stands against the lingering brilliance of the setting sun, the Golden Gate Bridge is aswirl in fog as dawn creeps over the bay. Victorian houses on Alamo Square, drenched in color, compete for attention,