Growing from a small, US military outpost on the banks of the Chicago River in 1804, Chicago emerged to become the 3rd largest city in the United States with a population of over 2.7 million people. Chicago’s Mayors tells the stories of the 48 people that lead the “The Windy City” to become the thriving, diverse metropolis it is today. Chicago’s Mayors also recounts how mayors dealt with major catastrophes such as the Great Chicago Fire when the city was almost completely destroyed to organized crime that arose from Prohibition (the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution).

Chicago’s Mayors is an innovative compilation of “mini-biographies” of the leaders of “The City of Broad Shoulders.” History buffs will find links to additional reference material and a detailed bibliography making Chicago’s Mayors the perfect jumping off point for additional research and study into Chicago History. Teachers will enjoy Chicago’s Mayors because it complements lesson plans on Chicago history on a variety of topics including the Great Chicago Fire, organized crime, the Civil War, and Prohibition. Students at all levels will enjoy Chicago’s Mayors because it’s both concise and comprehensive making it a useful resource for book reports and term papers.