The Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York and the Genius of American Life Summary and Reviews

The Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York and the Genius of American Life
by Fred Siegel

The Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York and the Genius of American Life
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Author: Fred Siegel
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-12-25
ISBN: 1594031495
Number of pages: 374
Publisher: Encounter Books

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Book Review: Biased but still an excellent read
Summary: 3 Stars

Siegel succeeds brilliantly in painting a vivid portrait of the political history of New York City during the second half of the 20th century. I especially enjoyed the early chapters of this book and Siegel's description of the 1970's and 1980's during the Lindsay/Koch/Dinkins years. In his narrative of the ungovernable 1980's Siegel captures the fear and the pessimism and the prevailing sense of decline that permeated the city during those years and his words will ring true to anyone who lived in or near New York City during that time.

However, his portrayal of Giuliani himself is far too flattering and is as much a pro-Giuliani propaganda piece as it is a history of his 8 years in office. I agree with the author that overall Giuliani was a successful mayor and left the city in much better shape than he found it. New York had deteriorated into a crime ridden shell of its former glory was in danger of turning into a larger version of Detroit. However, Siegel gives Giuliani credit for too many successes that were conceived of and implemented by others (the policing methods Giuliani takes credit for were first implemented by Ray Kelly prior to Giuliani becoming mayor).

This is a great book and an enjoyable read and I highly recommend it, but just keep in mind that the author has a very strong and obvious pro-Giuliani bias.

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