Burns, Ric

Chronicles the history of New York from its founding in 1624 to the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center, discussing the city's evolution into a commercial and cultural center of global significance. Includes hundreds of photos.

Chronicles the history of New York from its founding in 1624 to its growing role as an important economic center in the contemporary world, focusing on the commercial, cultural, and demographic forces that shaped the city's culture, image, and politics.