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Robert A. Caro

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This book is a comprehensive biography of Robert Moses, the master builder of mid-20th-century New York. It provides an in-depth look at how Moses wielded power to reshape the city, often at the expense of the city's most vulnerable populations. This book is a great choice for readers of Gotham who are interested in learning more about the individuals who have shaped New York City's development.

Russell Shorto

The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America

This book tells the story of New Amsterdam, the Dutch colony that preceded English rule in New York. It explores the city's early history and the cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped its development. This book is a great choice for readers of Gotham who are interested in learning more about the city's early history and its Dutch roots.

Jane Jacobs

The Death and Life of Great American Cities

This book is a classic critique of urban planning and a passionate defense of diverse, vibrant cities. Jacobs argues that cities should be designed to encourage interaction and community, rather than being divided into separate, isolated zones. This book is a great choice for readers of Gotham who are interested in learning more about the principles of urban design and their impact on city life.

Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

This novel is a classic portrayal of New York society in the late 19th century. It follows the story of Newland Archer, a wealthy lawyer engaged to the seemingly perfect May Welland, as he becomes increasingly drawn to May's unconventional cousin, Ellen Olenska. This book is a great choice for readers of Gotham who are interested in learning more about the social norms and values of New York's elite during this time period.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

This historical thriller is set in New York City in 1896 and follows the story of a criminal psychologist, or alienist, as he and a team of investigators try to solve a series of gruesome murders. The book provides an atmospheric and immersive look at the city during this time period and explores themes of crime, corruption, and social inequality. This book is a great choice for readers of Gotham who are interested in learning more about the city's history and its darker side.

David McCullough

The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

This book tells the story of the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of New York City's most iconic landmarks. It explores the challenges and triumphs of the project, as well as the personalities and politics involved in its completion. This book is a great choice for readers of Gotham who are interested in learning more about the city's infrastructure and the people who built it.