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4 Reddit comments about Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City:

u/fireproof1918 · 6 pointsr/politics

Well, it's important to remember that this message wasn't intended for the general public, just for NYPD officers, who would have understood the meaning of the "war years" reference. It's not that shocking that people who didn't live here during that time, who aren't involved with any policing or firefighting agency, or who aren't well versed in New York City history, don't understand the reference.

If you are interested, however, I highly recommend the book, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City by Jonathan Mahler.

u/Yearsnowlost · 5 pointsr/AskNYC

What is your particular interest? I can offer you some general suggestions, but if you are interested in a certain era or neighborhood or person I can point you in that direction too.

For a succinct history going up until the 2000s, look to The Restless City. If you are more interested in power politics of the 20th Century, The Power Broker is the definitive source (boo Robert Moses). Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning is a great look at the city in 1977, a tumultuous time both politically and socially.

Much of the history of the city after the mid-19th Century centers around the development of railroads, elevated trains and the subway system. 722 Miles and A Century of Subways are both excellent books about the growth and evolution of the transit network. I picked up Grand Central: How a Train Station Transformed America for the 100th Anniversary of the Terminal, and it was an informative and lively read.

u/zsreport · 1 pointr/nyc

The city itself was going broke and there were massive layoffs of city workers. I just read this book that captures what was going on back then - http://www.amazon.com/Ladies-Gentlemen-Bronx-Burning-Baseball/dp/0312424302