{"title":"Esther Crain","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsther Crain’s works immerse readers in the rich tapestry of historical eras, with a keen emphasis on the social and cultural dynamics of the past. Through detailed research and vivid storytelling, her books offer a captivating glimpse into transformative periods such as the Gilded Age, exploring the complexities of life in New York between 1870 and 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e, Crain’s narratives balance scholarly depth with accessible prose, making her work both informative and engaging. Readers can expect insightful perspectives that highlight the interplay of power, society, and change during pivotal moments in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-gilded-age-in-new-york-1870-1910-by-esther-crain-9780316353663","title":"The Gilded Age In New York, 1870 - 1910","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Twain coined the term the \"Gilded Age\" for this period of growth and extravagance, experienced most dramatically in New York City from the 1870s to 1910. More than half of America's millionaires lived in the city. Previously unimaginable sums of money were made and spent, while poor immigrants toiled away in tenements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Esther Crain writes, \"There was an incredible energy, a sense of greatness and destiny. Things were literally going up—skyscrapers, elevated train tracks, new neighbourhoods, and parks. Accompanying all of that was an equal amount of greed and lust. Crime, vice, political scandals—the Gilded Age produced an abundance of depravity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gilded Age in New York, 1870 - 1910\u003c\/i\u003e covers daily life for the rich, poor, and the burgeoning middle class; the influx of immigrants which caused the city's population to quadruple in 40 years; how newfound leisure time was spent in places such as Coney Island and Central Park; crimes that shocked the city and altered the police force; the rise of social services; and the city's physical growth both skyward and outward toward the five boroughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough words and amazing, rarely seen images, Crain captures between covers the metamorphic story of a city at the centre of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487597510892,"sku":"9780316353663","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780316353663-the-gilded-age-in-new-york-1870-1910.jpg?v=1775747696"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/esther-crain.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}