© Columbia University Press
A History of New York
Paper, 256 pages, 59 photos and maps
ISBN: 978-0-231-12935-0
$24.95
/ £16.95
July, 2004
Cloth, 256 pages, 59 photos and maps
ISBN: 978-0-231-12934-3
$73.50
/ £50.50
"Weil skillfully weaves myriad details and insights about this multicultural metropolis into a coherent work." — Library Journal
"Weil's coverage of the city's history after the late 19th century is concise and thought-provoking. . . . Recommended." — Choice
"Histories of New York City... are wither very thin, or very thick... in the under-five-pound category, this volume wins hands down." — New York Journal of American History
"Weil's Histoire de New York, published in French in 2000, deserves translation" — Eric Homberger, Journal of American History
"Skillfully translated." — Angela M. Blake, Urban History
"Weil offers compelling portraits of popular culture... Well done and interesting... Moving at the breathtaking speed." — Keith D. Revell, American Historical Review
"A History of New York is a remarkable work of historical synthesis by an outstanding historian who brings a uniquely informed yet detached view to the history of the city. Grounded in serious scholarship yet quite readable, the book is generous in scope. Francois Weil is particularly strong writing about the economic history and physical development of the city, yet he explores the city’s social, political, and cultural history with great skill as well." — Thomas Bender, director, International Center for Advanced Studies, New York University
"François Weil, an eminent historian, brings a brilliant trans-Atlantic perspective to this eminently readable (and clearly translated) contribution to our understanding of urban growth and transformation. He provides broad scope with no loss of intriguing detail, ranging from the business firms that propelled the booming nineteenth-century economy to the growing demand for square feet of office space in the twentieth century. Apt illustrations and impressive control of the vast literature on New York City make this a most attractive and up-to-date overview of a unique American city." — Michael Kammen, professor of American history and culture, Cornell University
"A concise history of New York City is a singular achievement. In this remarkably clear and lucid synthesis of four centuries of urban capitalism, François Weil explores how New York City has a history that is simultaneously unique and an exemplar of American power and diversity." — Olivier Zunz, University of Virginia
"This intelligent, beautifully written, and relatively brief history of New York City is a wonderfully original synthesis of a vast body of scholarship. Its author is one of the leading European historians of the United States, and this book reflects both an insider's intimate knowledge of the city, and an outsider's ability to place New York's history in a global context." — Alan Brinkley, provost, Columbia University