New York City: A Cultural History

Focusing on New York's vibrant cultural landscape, the book delves into the city's significant impact on American history through its influential playwrights, artists, and radicals. It highlights New York's pivotal role in the development of iconic movements and styles, including jazz, hip-hop, art deco, and modernism. The inclusion of maps and illustrations enriches the narrative, offering a visual context to the historical and cultural contributions discussed.