Harlem in the Twentieth Century (Ny) (The History Press)

Harlem is one of New York City's most historic and culturally vibrant neighborhoods. It is perhaps best known for the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, when legends like Langston Hughes, Billie Holliday and countless others helped create new and exciting styles of their artistic realms. Yet Harlem has always been at the forefront of the cutting edge and avant-garde. The neighborhood has continually reinvented itself since the Dutch first settled Manhattan, making it one of the most dynamic communities in the nation. Visit the Apollo Theater and the Cotton Club and discover the stories behind the luminaries and landmarks that have made Harlem a mecca of African American culture for more than 150 years.