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Illinois History
Cahokia, the center of the Native American Mississippian culture was located
in southern Illinois
near present-day Collinsville. When the Mississippian
culture disappeared, a political alliance of several tribes, the
Illinwek Confederation dominated the region, until they
in turn were replaced by the Potawatomi, Miami and Sauk tribes.
Probably the first Europeans to visit the area were the French explorers
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, in 1673. As a result,
Illinois was part of the French empire until 1763.
However, following the Seven Years' War (generally known in the US as
the "French and Indian War"), control of the area passed
to Britain. In 1783, after the American Revolution, the area became
part of the United States' Northwest Territory.
The Illinois Territory was created in 1809, and in 1818 Illinois was admitted
to the United States as the 21st state, the last Native American tribes
being driven out in 1832.
Illinois served an important part in the American Civil War (1861 to 1865),
and contributed over 250,000 men to the Union Army, more than any other northern state
except New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio.
These men in total mustered 150 infantry regiments, 17 cavalry regiments, and 2 light artillery regiments.
The state was struck by disaster in 1871 when fire broke out in
Chicago. This fire, known as the "Great Chicago Fire"
killed hundreds and destroyed about 4 square miles (10 km2). Even today,
this event is remembered: the second star of the city's municipal flag commemorates
the event.
Illinois was continued to grow in the 20th century, and among other
things is notable as the site of the first nuclear power generating
reactor
(Argonne National Laboratory near
Chicago in
1957),
and the first McDonald's franchise
(Des Plaines in
1960).
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By James Krohe Jr
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Winner, ISHS Annual Award for a Scholarly Publication, 2018
In Corn Kings and One-Horse Thieves, James Krohe Jr. presents an engaging history of an often overlooked region, filled with fascinating stories and surprising facts about Illinois’s midsection.
Krohe describes in lively prose the history of mid-Illinois from the Woodland period of prehistory until roughly 1960, covering the settlement of the region by peoples of disparate races and religions; the exploitation by Euro-Americans of forest, fish, and waterfowl; the transformation of farming into a high-tech industry; and the founding and deaths of towns. The economic, cultural, and racial factors that led to antagonism and accommodation between various people of different backgrounds are explored, as are the roles of education and religion in this part of the state. The book examines remarkable utopian experiments, social and moral reform movements, and innovations in transportation and food processing. It also offers fresh accounts of labor union warfare and social violence directed against Native Americans, immigrants, and African Americans and profiles three generations of political and government leaders, sometimes extraordinary and sometimes corrupt (the “one-horse thieves” of the title). A concluding chapter examines history’s roles as product, recreation, and civic bond in today’s mid-Illinois.
Accessible and entertaining yet well-researched and informative, Corn Kings and One-Horse Thieves draws on a wide range of sources to explore a surprisingly diverse section of Illinois whose history is America in microcosm. |
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By Roger Biles
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Crossroads of the continent, Land of Lincoln, hub of commerce—or, as Charles Dickens viewed it, a landscape "oppressive in its barren monotony"—Illinois boasts a rich and varied past. In this far-reaching but compact history, Roger Biles provides a much-needed, up-to-date account of the stateÆs development, from the early native settlements to the present. Focusing on IllinoisÆs demographic changes over time, he highlights the key figures who contributed to the stateÆs government, economy, culture, and the arts.
While devoting attention to the touchstones of history, Illinois illuminates also the achievements of ordinary people, including the women, the African Americans, and the other minorities who—along with the politicians, the captains of industry, and the military heroes—contributed to the stateÆs growth and prosperity. National events shaped the state as well, and Biles explores the impact of such crises as the Civil War and World War II on the people of Illinois.
No history of Illinois can ignore the stateÆs largest city, the dynamic metropolis on Lake Michigan—Chicago. Drawing on extensive research, Biles illuminates ChicagoÆs past—its outbursts of labor unrest and racial tensions as well as the splendors of two worldÆs fairs and an artistic renaissance—while at the same time relating Chicago to the larger story of Illinois and its people.
Connecting lesser-known stories with the main events of the stateÆs past, Biles writes in an accessible style that is at once entertaining and enlightening. Featuring 67 illustrations, Illinois will captivate readers of all ages and interests. |
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By Gerald A. Danzer
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Offering a rich and expansive history that extends far beyond the familiar anecdotes about Abraham Lincoln and the Great Chicago Fire, Illinois: A History in Pictures gathers drawings, engravings, photographs, maps, and other illustrations to inspire imaginations young and old to envision the history of Illinois in all its depth and breadth. Gerald A. Danzer distills the story of Illinois from these visual artifacts, exploring the state's history from its earliest peoples and their encounters with European settlers, through territorial struggles and the strife of the Civil War, and into the modern era of industry and urbanization. More than one hundred images capture dramatic moments and illustrate the growth and changes in the Prairie State's history, from the settlement of its territories to the construction of homes, factories, and statehouses. Danzer pays special attention to the maps of Illinois, showing how the state's character and prosperity have been shaped by the Great Lakes and great rivers at its borders and by the roads and railroads built to connect its people. Attending closely to the details of daily life, Illinois: A History in Pictures also focuses on notable people throughout the state's history, including the Ottawa Chief Pontiac and the Sauk Chief Black Hawk, pioneers of social justice Jane Addams and Mother Jones, sports heroes such as Red Grange, and of course American leaders Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. Danzer connects personal and local experiences to national affairs and global perspectives, pointing to Illinois's diverse populations and culture in the new millennium. |
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By Stan Banash
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Did you know that Chicago was named for a wild onion? Or that the only president born in Illinois was Ronald Reagan? Or that the Ferris Wheel, processed cheese, the game of softball, the fly swatter, and the automatic dishwasher were all invented by Illinoisans? You’ll find these stories and hundreds more in , an entertaining and revealing tour of the Prairie State’s historical places.
Native Illinoisan Stan Banash describes the state’s diverse history as he guides readers along its highways and byways, sometimes tracing routes with a history of their own (the Old Cumberland Road, the Trail of Tears, the Lincoln Highway, and U.S. Route 66, for examples). The engaging text is enhanced with 120 historical and modern photos, along with a map for each region. Old-timers, newcomers, and visitors alike will love this info-packed history. |
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By James Edward Davis
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""O, this is a delightful country!"" one newly arrived settler wrote to a friend back East. Indeed, as James E. Davis shows, many newcomers found Illinois a hospitable and relatively peaceful place in which to start a new life. In this sweeping history of the making of the state, Davis tells the story of Illinois from the Ice Age to the eve of the Civil War. He describes the earliest Native American civilizations, the coming of LaSalle and Joliet and the founding of the French colony, the brief history of British Illinois, and the complex history of subsequent settlement that brought distinct cultural traditions to Illinois. A major theme of this book is the relative absence of violence, at least after the Blackhawk War of 1832, even over explosive issues such as slavery. Davis treats these developments in careful detail, while keeping the reader mindful of the experiences of Illinois' ordinary people. |
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By Mark Skipworth
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In celebration of its official Bicentennial year, take a trip through the incredible history of Illinois with this fascinating timeline book that brings to life 200 years of the State’s history Beautifully illustrated and hugely engaging, The Illinois Chronicles’ show-stopping main feature is a 6-foot-long, fold-out timeline with more than 100 stunning images and illuminating captions that take readers on the Prairie State’s remarkable journey. The informative text is written in the form of nearly 50 “newspaper” articles, capturing important events in Illinois history in an engaging way. Experience key moments such as the birth of Illinois as the 21st state, the Chicago fire, Abraham Lincoln’s political rise, the Chicago World Fair, Barack Obama’s presidential election, the Chicago Cubs’ first world championship, and more. With features such as an Illinois Honor Roll – 36 mini biographies of important people in Illinois history – as well as 27 places to visit, a map, and information on the government branches and state flags, it all adds up to an exciting story of the people and events whose unique legacy can still be felt today. |
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By Chicago Tribune Staff
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The devoted journalists at the Chicago Tribune have been reporting the city’s news for 170 years. As a result, the paper has amassed an inimitable, as-it-happened history of its hometown, a city first incorporated in 1837 that rapidly grew to become the third-largest city in the United States. Since 2011, the Chicago Tribune has been mining its vast archive of photos and stories for its weekly feature Chicago Flashback, which deals with the significant people and events that have shaped the city’s history and culture from the paper’s founding in 1847 to the present day.
Now the editors of the Tribune have carefully collected the best, most interesting Chicago Flashback features into a single coffee-table volume. Each story is accompanied by at least one black-and-white image from the paper’s fabled photo vault located deep below Michigan Avenue’s famed Tribune Tower. Chicago Flashback offers readers a unique perspective on the city’s long and colorful history. |
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By Jerome Pohlen
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There is more to Illinois than cornfields, corrupt politicians, and the Cubs! The Land of Lincoln is filled with fascinating people, one-of-a-kind places, and things with unique and bizarre histories. Forget about quaint small town bed-and-breakfasts and crowded Chicago nightclubs—Oddball Illinois, now fully updated and expanded, takes you to the places you really want to go. See: - Henry’s Rabbit Ranch
- America’s One and Only Hippie Memorial
- World’s First Jungle Gym
- Popeye’s Hometown
- The Leather Archives and Museum
- General Santa Ana’s two wooden legs
- World’s Largest Sock Monkey
- Scarlett O’Hara’s green drapes
- The Friendship Shoe Fence
- And many, many more sites
This book belongs in your glove box—you never know when you’ll be in range of an oddball adventure! |
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By Thomas Ford
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By Harvey Lee Ross
Released: 2010-07-02
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This volume was published in 1899 and includes personal
recollections of the writer; of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew
Jackson and Peter Cartwright, together with a brief auto-
biography of the writer.
A 5-STAR REVIEW:
Reviewer: MaureenKennedy - - August 16, 2008
Subject: Early history of Fulton Co Illinois and the great Abraham Lincoln, among others.
The author came to Fulton County Illinois in 1820 and lived the great majority of his life there, having moved to California at the time the book was published. He is a great story teller, sharp as a tack in his 81st year when this book was written/updated. The book starts off with articles he wrote for the local Futon Newspaper telling it's citizens of the early days of the county, remembering most ocurrances and people that influenced the county and state. He talks of the thousands of Indians in the state most of whom were peaceful and friends. The Black Hawk war was an abberation as it was not the norm for the Indian behavior in the land they loved so well. The book talks of the rough life early pioneers faced, the different tye of people inhabiting the area, the multitude of game and plentiful land that abounded there when military tracts of land given to soldiers from the War of 1812 began to settle or sell their grants. His father was an industrious man starting out with farming and moving into other enterprises. The author did the same, helping with farming, trapping, mail carrier, ferryboat operator, store cler, hotel owner and other activities that could earn him money. This book really gives you the real story of the incredible hardship people faced and despite that they had enduring friendship and welcoming hospitality. He personally knew Abe Lincoln for many years before he became president, having met him through his mail carrying activities when Lincoln was a store clerk and postman. The down home honest recollections of Lincoln brings the man into a new perspective and irradicates many of the lies told by Lincoln's law partner in later years. I thought this was a great book and one I could hardly stop reading once I started. I think you will find it enjoyable and truthful to it's core! |
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