The Devil's Playground

A Century of Pleasure and Profit in Times Square

Autori

• James Traub

Parametri

Pagine

336pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

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Focusing on Times Square's transformation over a century, the narrative explores its evolution from the early 1900s through the vibrant nightlife of the 1920s and 1930s, to its decline in the 1960s and subsequent revival in the 1990s. James Traub, a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, captures the colorful history and cultural significance of this iconic district, highlighting its dynamic character as a quintessential part of American history.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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