Description
From its origins as a Native American settlement to its emergence as a global metropolis, this sweeping historical epic traces the transformation of New York City across four centuries. Edward Rutherfurd weaves together the lives of interconnected families whose personal stories illuminate the pivotal moments that shaped the city—from Dutch colonization and the American Revolution to the Civil War, immigration waves, and the rise of modern Manhattan. Through richly drawn characters and meticulous historical detail, the novel captures the ambition, struggle, and reinvention that define New York's character. Rutherfurd's masterful storytelling brings to life the neighborhoods, landmarks, and defining events that built one of the world's greatest cities, creating an immersive portrait of how ordinary people and extraordinary circumstances forged an American icon.
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paperback
Doubleday Books
Published Jan 1, 2009
862 pages
ISBN: 9780385521383
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for New York by Edward Rutherfurd.