An illustrated discussion of the urban and social history of New York City, featuring maps dating back to the 16th century, right up to the present day. An essential book for anyone with an interest in the city.
Seth Robbins and Robert Neuwirth have written on New York and its history for a variety of publications, including Metropolis and Time Out New York. Robbins teaches history at New York City's High School for Environment Studies and was a founding board member of Open House New York. Neuwirth is the author of "Shadow Cities: a billion squatters, a new urban world." They live in New York.
