The Gilded Age in New York, 1870-1910 - by Esther Crain (Hardcover)

The Gilded Age in New York City is a comprehensive and visually stunning exploration of the city's transformation during a period of unprecedented growth and extravagance.

With over 300 illustrations and photographs, this book takes readers on a journey through the opulent mansions of the ultra-rich, the daily doings of the poor who lived in the shadows of these new skyscrapers, and the colorful entrepreneurs known as "captains of industry" and "robber barons." From the influx of immigrants that quadrupled the city's population in just 40 years to the rise of social services and the city's physical growth both skyward and outward toward the five boroughs, this book presents a vivid tapestry of American society at the turn of the century.

Whether you are a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or simply interested in learning more about the city that never sleeps, The Gilded Age in New York City is an essential read.