Manhattan '45
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Jan Morris
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Jan Morris's Manhattan '45 chronicles a pivotal year in the life of New York City, presenting a vibrant historical portrait of the metropolis as it emerged from the shadow of World War II. The narrative illustrates the profound social, cultural, and political shifts that defined this transformative era, capturing the city's unique energy and its inhabitants' collective spirit. Morris's distinctive prose brings to life the bustling streets, the iconic landmarks, and the everyday experiences that shaped the urban landscape. This insightful work details the aspirations and anxieties of a city poised on the brink of a new global role, revealing the enduring character of Manhattan during a moment of profound change.
Author: Jan Morris
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Jan Morris's Manhattan '45 chronicles a pivotal year in the life of New York City, presenting a vibrant historical portrait of the metropolis as it emerged from the shadow of World War II. The narrative illustrates the profound social, cultural, and political shifts that defined this transformative era, capturing the city's unique energy and its inhabitants' collective spirit. Morris's distinctive prose brings to life the bustling streets, the iconic landmarks, and the everyday experiences that shaped the urban landscape. This insightful work details the aspirations and anxieties of a city poised on the brink of a new global role, revealing the enduring character of Manhattan during a moment of profound change.