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Set against the backdrop of New Orleans, this account explores the city's unique civil war characterized by commercialized vice, the emergence of jazz culture, and rampant crime. Gary Krist vividly captures the vibrant atmosphere and complex social dynamics of the Crescent City during this tumultuous period, offering readers a deep dive into a lesser-known aspect of American history.
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Empire of Sin, Gary Krist
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Empire of Sin
- Subtitle
- A Story of Sex, Jazz, Murder, and the Battle for Modern New Orleans
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gary Krist
- Publisher
- Crown Publishing Group (NY)
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780770437084
- Category
- World history, Geography / Topography, True crime
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of New Orleans, this account explores the city's unique civil war characterized by commercialized vice, the emergence of jazz culture, and rampant crime. Gary Krist vividly captures the vibrant atmosphere and complex social dynamics of the Crescent City during this tumultuous period, offering readers a deep dive into a lesser-known aspect of American history.