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Capital City: New York City and the Men Behind America's Rise to Economic Dominance, 1860-1900
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Capital City: New York City and the Men Behind America's Rise to Economic Dominance, 1860-1900 by Thomas Kessner reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 2004 • Simon & Schuster • 416 pages, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 2004 • Simon & Schuster • 416 pages • ISBN 9780743257534.
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Steady commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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