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The People City: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

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The Other Paris: The People's City, Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries (FARRAR, STRAUS)

by Luc Sante

4.3 out of 5

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By Leo Casey

New York City has always been a city of immigrants. From its earliest days as a Dutch trading post, the city has been a magnet for people from all over the world. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the city's immigrant population exploded, as millions of people from Europe, Asia, and Latin America came to the United States in search of a better life.

The People City tells the story of these immigrants and their experiences in New York City. Casey draws on a wealth of sources, including census data, oral histories, and literature, to create a vivid and moving portrait of the city's immigrant communities.

The book begins with the Civil War, which brought a wave of Irish and German immigrants to the city. These immigrants settled in crowded tenements on the Lower East Side and quickly became a major part of the city's workforce. In the late 19th century, the city saw a new wave of immigration from Eastern Europe and Italy. These immigrants also settled in the Lower East Side, where they established their own vibrant communities.

In the early 20th century, the city's immigrant population continued to grow. This time, the immigrants came from all over the world, including China, Japan, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. These immigrants settled in all parts of the city, and they quickly became part of the fabric of New York life.

The People City is a fascinating and moving account of the immigrant experience in New York City. Casey's writing is clear and engaging, and he brings the city's immigrant communities to life. The book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of New York City or in the immigrant experience in America.

Reviews

"A sweeping and deeply moving account of the immigrant experience in New York City." —The New York Times

"Casey has written a masterpiece of urban history." —The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of New York City." —The Los Angeles Times

About the Author

Leo Casey is a historian and the author of several books on New York City history. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.

The Other Paris: The People's City, Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries (FARRAR, STRAUS)

by Luc Sante

4.3 out of 5