Schecter, Barnet

Discusses the role of New York in the American Revolution, focusing on the campaign in the fall of 1776 when the British army, under General William Howe, invaded Manhattan Island, setting the stage for a long struggle for control of the city.

Recounts the events surrounding the 1863 riots on the streets of New York City, exploring what led to the riots, how they impacted the country's economy, and what lasting influence they had on the Reconstruction.