Description: The complete history of New York as a military target, from the Indian attacks on Henry Hudson in 1609 through 9/11 and beyond, showing how the Empire City and its inhabitants have been fundamentally shaped by war.
Review Quotes: Tyler Anbinder, author of Five Points
"New York at War provides a fascinating look at a forgotten aspect of the city's history--its central role in so many of America's military conflicts. Steven Jaffe brings this neglected aspect of New York's past back to life with impressive insight and a great eye for the telling details that make history come alive."
"Steven H. Jaffe's vividly written narrative restores a crucial thread to the way we understand the history of New York City. In a highly readable style, New York at War tells a story of tenacity and endurance, and of social conflict on a grand scale. With a story filled with drama and the drum-beat of violence, culminating with the destruction of the World Trade Center, Jaffe has much to tell us about the way a city responds to crisis."