New Orleans
A Concise History of an Exceptional City
LSU Press · Print & ebook · August 15, 2025
Intended for general readers, Charles D. Chamberlain?s New Orleans: A Concise History of an Exceptional City offers a broad, reliable overview of the city?s history.
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- Who it’s for
- A broad history of New Orleans links its narrative to historical sites and recipes.
- Genres
- Southern U.S. History, Cajun & Creole Cooking, West South Central Travel (AR, LA, OK, TX)
- Published
- LSU Press, August 15, 2025
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Intended for general readers, Charles D. Chamberlain?s New Orleans: A Concise History of an Exceptional City offers a broad, reliable overview of the city?s history. Although many excellent books are available that focus on specific eras in the Crescent City, this book is the first fully inclusive scholarly history that is engaging and easy to follow.
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In addition to a general historical narrative, each chapter provides a list of relevant historical sites and a carefully selected recipe to make the city?s history come to life through site visits and culinary pursuits. Chamberlain encourages readers to experience the spirit of New Orleans first-hand by exploring its landscape and interacting with its cuisine. New Orleans: A Concise History of an Exceptional City is a trusty reference for tour guides and a valuable, interactive resource for general readers interested in the fascinating history of one of America?s most unique cities.
City, Sites, Cuisine
A broad history of New Orleans links its narrative to historical sites and recipes.
Come here for
- Chapter-by-chapter lists of relevant historical sites
- A carefully selected recipe in each chapter
Expect
- A general historical narrative of New Orleans
- Suggestions for exploring the city’s landscape and cuisine
Where it sits
| Southern U.S. History | 90% |
|---|---|
| West South Central Travel (AR, LA, OK, TX) | 27% |
| Cajun & Creole Cooking | 25% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- U.S. State & Local History
- Southern U.S. History
- West South Central Travel (AR, LA, OK, TX)
- Authors
- Charles D. Chamberlain
- Publisher
- LSU Press
- Published
- August 15, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- U.S. State & Local History