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Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) History 20th century Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) Politics and government 20th century Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) Social conditions 20th century Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) Social life and customs 20th century New York (N.Y.) History 20th century New York (N.Y.) Politics and government 1898-1951 New York (N.Y.) Social conditions 20th century New York (N.Y.) Social life and customs 20th century Prohibition New York (State) New York History 20th centuryMiller, Donald L.
Summary: An award-winning historian surveys the astonishing cast of characters who helped turn Manhattan into the world capital of commerce, communication and entertainment.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2014
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Summary: Presents a study of the impact of prohibition on New York, describing how it led to a clash between proponents of personal liberty and advocates of societal reform and how officials were unable to enforce the ban on alcohol.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harvard University Press 2007