Gotham Rising: New York in the 1930s

New York City underwent an architectural, economic, social, and creative renaissance in the 1930s, led by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, who declared war on the mafia, attacked political corruption, and kick-started the economy through construction and infrastructure projects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

New York, often hailed as the greatest city in the world, holds a remarkable place in global history. However, its iconic architecture and vibrant culture, which shape the city we know today, emerged in the 1930s, marking a pivotal decade in its 400-year existence. In this captivating narrative, Jules Stewart explores how New York emerged from the ashes of the roaring twenties, the devastating Wall Street Crash, and the ensuing Depression. Under the visionary leadership of Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, the city experienced an architectural, economic, social, and creative renaissance. La Guardia's administration launched a war on the mafia mobs, tackled political corruption, and kick-started the economy through a series of construction and infrastructure projects. Simultaneously, a cultural revolution was taking place, with the jazz age and the Harlem Renaissance flourishing. Gotham Rising vividly recounts the story of how New York transformed into the vibrant metropolis we recognize today, from the towering Empire State Building to the delectable Pastrami Sandwich and the iconic Cotton Club. This captivating documentary delves into the city's evolution, shedding light on the forces that shaped its growth and development.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 157 x 233 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350185944