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Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century

Join us on Thursday, December 18 to welcome Charlene Mires and Howard Gillette for a conversation celebrating Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century — a landmark three-volume publication from the University of Pennsylvania Press that redefines the story of the region and its role in shaping the nation. As Philadelphia prepares to lead the nation in commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, The Greater Philadelphia Region (Vol. 1); Greater Philadelphia and the Nation (Vol. 2); and Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol. 3) offer fresh, engaging, richly illustrated, and inclusive retellings of our region’s history from leading scholars and local voices. VOLUME 1: THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION – Explores how “Greater Philadelphia” came to represent not just a city, but a dynamic region shaped by shared history, infrastructure, and identity across southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. From early 20th-century department stores to regional planning efforts—this volume delves into the natural boundaries, transportation networks, neighborhoods, and political institutions that connect city and suburb. It offers a compelling portrait of a region defined as much by rivers, roads, and rail lines as by its economic and social interdependence. VOLUME 2: GREATER PHILADELPHIA AND THE NATION – Chronicles the city’s vital role in shaping American identity, democracy, and movements for justice across centuries. This volume traverses Philadelphia’s revolutionary origins and Civil War divisions through the fight for women’s suffrage, the civil rights and Black Power movements, and more recent moments like the AIDS activism of the 1980s and Occupy Philadelphia. Along the way, it illuminates how questions of citizenship, protest, and belonging have continually played out in the streets, courtrooms, and neighborhoods of the Philadelphia region—from Independence Hall to Girard College, from Germantown to City Hall Plaza. VOLUME 3: GREATER PHILADELPHIA AND THE WORLD – Reveals how Greater Philadelphia has long been a crossroads of global forces — shaped by waves of migration, transatlantic commerce, and international conflict. From its colonial roots in the British Empire to its rise as an industrial powerhouse and cultural beacon, this volume traces how the region welcomed immigrants from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas; became a center of world religions; and responded to global challenges from cholera to COVID-19. It highlights the city’s impact on international labor, education, and peace movements, as well as its role in military conflicts at home and abroad.