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Ladies And Gentlemen, The Bronx Is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, And The Battle For The Soul Of A City
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A Passionate And Dramatic Account Of A Year In The Life Of A City, When Baseball And Crime Reigned Supreme, And When Several Remarkable Figures Emerged To Steer New York Clear Of One Of Its Most Harrowing Periods.By Early 1977, The Metropolis Was In The Grip Of Hysteria Caused By A Murderer Dubbed Son Of Sam. And On A Sweltering Night In July, A Citywide Power Outage Touched Off An Orgy Of Looting And Arson That Led To The Largest Mass Arrest In New York'S History. As The Turbulent Year Wore On, The City Became Absorbed In Two Epic Battles: The Fight Between Yankee Slugger Reggie Jackson And Team Manager Billy Martin, And The Battle Between Ed Koch And Mario Cuomo For The City'S Mayoralty. Buried Beneath These Parallel Conflictsone For The Soul Of Baseball, The Other For The Soul Of The Citywas The Subtext Of Race. The Brash And Confident Jackson Took Every Black Myth And Threw It Back In White America'S Face. Meanwhile, Koch And Cuomo Ran Bitterly Negative Campaigns That Played Upon Urbanites' Fears Of Soaring Crime And Falling Municipal Budgets.These Braided Stories Tell The History Of A Year That Saw The Opening Of Studio 54, The Evolution Of Punk Rock, And The Dawning Of Modern Soho. As The Pragmatist Koch Defeated The Visionary Cuomo And As Reggie Jackson Finally Rescued A Team Racked With Dissension,1977 Became A Year Of Survival But Also Of Hope.Ladies And Gentlemen, The Bronx Is Burning Is A New York Times Notable Book Of The Year, And The Basis Of The 2007 Espn Miniseries, Starring John Turturro As Billy Martin, Oliver Platt As George Steinbrenner, And Daniel Sunjata As Reggie Jackson.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning'? A: The main theme revolves around the tumultuous events of 1977 in New York City, highlighting the intersections of baseball, crime, and politics during a year marked by significant social unrest.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Jonathan Mahler.
- Q: What notable events are covered in the book? A: The book covers various notable events including the 'Son of Sam' murders, a major power outage leading to widespread looting, and the political battle for New York City’s mayoralty between Ed Koch and Mario Cuomo.
- Q: Is this book based on true events? A: Yes, 'Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning' is a non-fiction account based on actual events that took place in New York City during 1977.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on March 21, 2006.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The book falls under the genre of State & Local history, focusing on New York City.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Has this book received any awards or recognitions? A: Yes, it is recognized as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.
- Q: Is there a film or series based on this book? A: Yes, the book is the basis for the 2007 ESPN miniseries titled 'The Bronx Is Burning'.