Springfield Tennessee Bicentennial City History

This is a social cultural economic and political bicentennial history of Springfield the county seat of Robertson County Tennessee. The authors trace the history of Springfield from its beginning in the late 1700s to the present. Major issues covered are the daily lives of ordinary citizens the growth of the whiskey and tobacco industry and the coming of northern industry in the 20th century. The authors also cover the influence of state and national issues on the people of Springfield. Some of these topics are the Civil War Spanish American War WWI WWII Vietnam the Great Depression weather health issues epidemics etc. The book also includes numerous pictures from each era of the citys history. Hardcover fully indexed.