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OverviewHarold Washington s historic and improbable victory over the vaunted Chicago political machine shook up American politics. The election of the enigmatic yet engaging Washington led to his serving five tumultuous years as the city s first black mayor. He fashioned an uneasy but potent multiracial coalition that today still stands as a model for political change. In this revised edition of Fire on the Prairie, acclaimed reporter Gary Rivlin chronicles Washington s legacy a tale rich in character and intrigue. He reveals the cronyism of Daley s government and Washington s rivalry with Jesse Jackson. Rivlin also shows how Washington s success inspired a young community organizer named Barack Obama to turn to the electoral arena as a vehicle for change. While the story of a single city, this political biography is anything but parochial. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gary RivlinPublisher: Temple University Press Imprint: Temple University Press ISBN: 9781299834200ISBN 10: 1299834205 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 01 January 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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