Isbn: 9780300068825 - scenes from the life of a city: corruption and conscience in old new york (5 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. KlappentextThis vividly written book depicts life in mid-19th century New York-a city glittering and glamorous yet also plagued with political corruption, sanitation problems, and a growing gulf between rich and poor. Eric Homberger tell.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This vividly written book depicts life in mid-19th century New York-a city glittering and glamorous yet also plagued with political corruption, sanitation problems, and a growing gulf between rich and poor. Eric Homberger tells his story through intriguing portraits of representative New Yorkers-from an abortionist named ''Madame Restell'' to Frederick Law Olmsted, the architect of Central Park-who placed important roles in various reform movements of the period.…