Since its founding in 1758, Pittsburgh has experienced several epic transformations - From its beginning as a fortress to an intensively industrialized city and on to rust belt status. Now Pittsburgh has been remade into a thriving 21st century city and an international center for science, medicine, biotechnology, and financial services. Franklin Toker highlights this remarkable story of urban reinvention by focusing on what makes Pittsburgh so resilient and appealing – its strong neighborhoods and their surprisingly rich architectural history. Hardback 487 pages