The Philadelphia Assemblies

by Thomas Willing Balch

Book Overview

In this meticulously researched volume, historian Thomas Willing Balch tells the fascinating story of the Philadelphia Assemblies, a series of extravagant social events that were the highlight of the city's social calendar during the colonial era. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Balch provides a detailed account of the organization and operation of the Assemblies, as well as the social and political significance of these events.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022782614
• ISBN13: 9781022782617
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"