Flamboyant mobster Arnold Rothstein was gambling and money. He was the inspiration for Meyer Wolfsheim in The Great Gatsby and Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. It was rumored he masterminded the 1919 World Series fix. He was Mr. Broadway; a king of corruption holding court from his private booth at Lindy's Restaurant.In this lively; sprawling biography; the inimitable Nick Tosches -- "one of the greatest living American writers" (Dallas Observer) -- examines the myth and extraordinary legacy of Arnold Rothstein. It is an elegy to old New York that places an iconic; larger-than-life criminal kingpin firmly at the center of nothing less than the history of the entire Western world.
#161969 in Books Marilyn Yalom 2002-02-05 2002-02-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.05 x 5.31l; .87 #File Name: 0060931566464 pagesA History of the Wife
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating! Ought to be required reading for every women...By Ginnie Siena BivonaI thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's very well written; entertaining and informative without being the least bit dry.I highly recommend it even if you are not particularly a history buff...this book will open your eyes to the realities of life as a wife since the earliest written records up to today. Rarely do I immediately re-read a book; but I am this one! Loved it!15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. An interesting read for all womenBy Stephanie ManleyI really enjoyed this book. I have to give it four stars at it really only includes anglo western women. This gives little detail for women of the East; Africian nations; or even indiginous people of the Americas. With that being said the book is highly informative and goes through marriage through times. Attention is given to the Greek; Roman; Western European wives; then off to America and how American women's lives have changed.This book explores what typically was an arranged marriage for family prestige and gain; until it became a love match. Wives roles were more than simply taking care of the house and children through out time. Wives often ran a husbands business; and was even a requirement for some careers.While this book may have been written from a feminist point of view; I believe this book can be read by all who want to know about the role of a wife from a historical standpoint. Its a wonderful thought provoking read that will leave you thankful you live in the modern age.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very in-depth look at marriageBy Allana ScottI truly enjoyed reading about the history of married life throughout the years. This was quite an interesting look at the way marriage has changed since antiquity. Marilyn Yalom wrote this in a very easy to read way and made it interesting.
