The Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York, and the Genius of American Life

Features a character study of Giuliani, one of America's most charismatic public figures, the history of New York, and an inquiry into the issue of how cities thrive or die. This book also presents an account of September 11, 2001, revealing how Giuliani's eight years in office had prepared him and the city to rise to this tragic occasion.