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When the Astors Owned New York
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Discover the captivating story of the Astors’ reign over New York City during the Gilded Age. Explore their opulent lifestyle, immense wealth, and lasting impact on the city’s landscape. Pulitzer Prize winner Justin Kaplan brings this era to life with vivid anecdotes and historical detail in “When the Astors Owned New York.” 9780452288584
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Hansika Jain –
Interesting subject matter, but the writing style wasn’t my favorite. I learned a lot, but it wasn’t always a page-turner.
Anagha P R –
A very good book! Learned more about the Astors than I knew before! Would recommend for history buffs.
Aman Shukla –
A good read, but I wish there had been more personal stories about the family. The historical context was very well done.
Vaishnavi Jha –
A must-read for anyone interested in New York City history! Kaplan is a brilliant writer.
Satyam Bapusaheb Fasale –
A detailed account of the Astors’ influence. At times it felt a bit too focused on the financial aspects. Still, informative.
Abhishek Agrawal –
I found it a little slow going. Good information, but not the most exciting read.
Ajay Singh –
A fascinating look into the Astor family, but sometimes felt a little dry. Good historical detail, though. Worth a read if you’re into NYC history.
Yashika Rajani –
Dense but rewarding. It took me a while to get through, but I came away with a much better understanding of the Astors.
Ansh Arora –
This book was okay. I was hoping for a little more sensationalism, it was more of just straight facts.
Ishika Goyal –
This book exceeded my expectations. The author writes such interesting stories, and it gives real insight into New York.
Apoorv Parashar –
A bit boring in parts, but it was also interesting to see how things were handled back then. Some parts were dragging on
Kartik Paul –
I loved learning about the Astors! The book is well-researched and gives a great sense of the era. Highly recommended!
Prasoon Kumar –
Kaplan really brings the Gilded Age to life! I was completely engrossed. A few chapters felt a bit long, but overall, excellent.
Simran Khurana –
I couldn’t put this book down! It was a complete eye-opener, about the Astors. Very good history lesson.
Shashwat –
An enjoyable read overall. A great insight into the life and the Gilded Age of New York.