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New York: A Brief History (Enhanced Version) Kindle Edition with Audio/Video

by Vook (Author) Format: Kindle Edition with Audio/Video
3.0 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
“New York: A Brief History” presents a comprehensive look at the citys transformation from lush native farmland to the teeming metropolis of today. This compact digital compendium helps you track the diverse forces that shaped the city as we know it. Youll explore the exciting history behind the citys cultural, economic, and architectural mainstays. Youll also gain valuable insight into groundbreaking New York City events and major figures down through history, including: Dutch Rule Invasion and Independence Ellis Island and the Melting Pot The birth of New Yorks leading newspapers The Five Boroughs ...and more. Stunning photos coupled with rarely-seen historical video footage provide added dimension throughout this Brief History.
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  1. Print length
    34 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Vook, Inc.
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    June 14, 2011
  6. File size
    625 KB
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005FT4K2U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vook, Inc.
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 14, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 625 KB
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 34 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781614305507
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1614305507
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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    3.0 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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Customers find the book interesting and appreciate its historical content, with one review noting it provides a quick introduction to New York City's history.

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Customers appreciate the historical content of the book, with one review noting it provides a quick introduction to New York City's history, while another mentions it offers glimpses of culture and facts about the city.

"...it is a short collection of interesting, if unconnected, episodes from the city's biography...." Read more

"...the text is filled with facts about my city. it is an enjoyable,quick read." Read more

"The book was a very quick intro into the history of NYC. It doesn’t go into a ton of detail but wets your appetite to learn more." Read more

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Customers find the book interesting, with one mentioning it piques their curiosity to learn more.

"...But it is a short collection of interesting, if unconnected, episodes from the city's biography...." Read more

"This book is okay. It is an informational type book but nothing exciting. I would give this book away...." Read more

"...this brief overview of nycs history is very interesting. the text is filled with facts about my city. it is an enjoyable,quick read." Read more

"...It doesn’t go into a ton of detail but wets your appetite to learn more." Read more

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  • Tammy S
    1.0 out of 5 stars Too expensive for an article
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2011
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    While this was interesting it really was nothing more than what you might find in a magazine article. How many of you want to pay $3.99 to read a magazine article. I was very disappointed and I'll never down load another one of these "A Brief History"
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
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  • Jeremy Aldrich
    4.0 out of 5 stars Scattered but interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2011
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    This is not really a chronological history nor is it particularly useful for tourists. But it is a short collection of interesting, if unconnected, episodes from the city's biography. The collection starts with an a-propos-of-nothing story from the Revolutionary War and then moves quickly through the impact of immigration, the war of words over the birthplace of hip-hop, the development of Broadway, the history of the Times and WSJ, the little-celebrated Cleopatra's Needle obelisk, the 9/11 attacks, and ends on a high note with the story of the High Line park project.

    As a non-New Yorker, I enjoyed the glimpses of culture and history in this quick read.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars New York: A Brief History
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2012
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    This book is okay. It is an informational type book but nothing exciting. I would give this book away. I expected something with more history of New York city but was disappointed.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars the big apple
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2011
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    new york,new york is a wonderful town. this brief overview of nycs history is very interesting. the text is filled with facts about my city. it is an enjoyable,quick read.
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  • kjeckr
    5.0 out of 5 stars NYC
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018
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    The book was a very quick intro into the history of NYC. It doesn’t go into a ton of detail but wets your appetite to learn more.
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  • Leslie's reviews
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good background on NYC
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
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    Interesting but not as well-written as I had hoped
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  • GGP
    1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2015
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    Pretty basic....not readable at all.
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  • Kindle Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Waste of time
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2019
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    This book spends more time talking about Cleopatra's Needle than POC New Yorkers. The things the author chooses to prioritise documenting are bewildering.
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