A Divided City: A History of St. Louis 1851-1876

The third part in a multi-volume history, A Divided City: St. Louis 1851-1876 tells how a great American city was torn apart in the years preceding the Civil War; how its divided loyalties led to civic bloodshed, martial law, and military occupation; and how - despite these challenges - St. Louis continued its rapid growth in population and prominence. The result of more than 30 years of scholarships, this definitive and compelling history tells the story of 25 critical years that would shape modern St. Louis.