Clifton Hood Livres

Clifton Hood's definitive history explores the intricate story of the New York City subway system, celebrating its centennial. The new foreword highlights its significance as one of the greatest urban achievements of the twentieth century, showcasing its lasting impact on urban engineering.

Extending from the 1750s to the present, In Pursuit of Privilege recounts upper-class New Yorkers' struggle to create a world guarded against outsiders. Clifton Hood shows elites' part in the larger story of the city through class conflict and their role in New York's cultural and economic foundations.