This book deals with the formation of New York City’s multicultural character. It draws a sketch of the metropolis’ first big immigration waves and describe

From its earliest days under English rule, New York City had an unusually diverse ethnic makeup, with substantial numbers of Dutch, English, Scottish, Irish, Fr

From its earliest days under English rule, New York City had an unusually diverse ethnic makeup, with substantial numbers of Dutch, English, Scottish, Irish, Fr

The diverse peoples and cultures who call New York home are a huge part of what makes the state so unique. This book delves into the history of immigration in N