Empire of Sin: A Story of Sex, Jazz, Murder, and the Battle for Modern New Orleans
by Gary Krist
Gary Krist recounts how vice, jazz, and murder shaped New Orleans as reformers battled entrenched interests for control of the city's future.
About This Book
Empire of Sin explores the turbulent transformation of New Orleans in the early twentieth century.
The book examines the clash between reformers and those who profited from the city's notorious red-light district.
It highlights the emergence of jazz amid a backdrop of political corruption and violent crime.
Gary Krist draws on contemporary accounts to portray a city struggling to define its modern identity.
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