Empire of Sin (book)

For the video game, see Empire of Sin (video game).


Empire of Sin: A Story of Sex, Jazz, Murder, and the Battle for Modern New Orleans
First edition
AuthorGary Krist
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
GenreNon-fiction
Published2014
PublisherCrown Publishing Group
Publication placeUSA
Pages432
ISBN0770437060

Empire of Sin: A Story of Sex, Jazz, Murder, and the Battle for Modern New Orleans is a 2014 non-fiction book by American author Gary Krist. The book is focused on the early 20th century in New Orleans, around the time that jazz became in vogue in the city. Much of the book is set in and around Storyville, New Orleans. A major figure detailed in the book is Thomas C. Anderson.[1] The book was named one of the top ten books of 2014 by The Washington Post[2] and Library Journal.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Goodreads". Goodreads. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  2. ^ "The ten best books of 2014". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  3. ^ "Best Books 2014: Top Ten". Tumblr. Retrieved 2023-04-26.