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Little Kingdoms : The Counties of Kentucky, 1850-1891 /

Kentucky's counties though theoretically provinces of the state were in reality powerful semi-sovereign entities during the latter half of the 19th century. Their positive accomplishments were many. Government funds were wisely invested in internal improvements, road construction, law enforceme...

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Autor principal: Ireland, Robert M., 1937-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, 1977.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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