City of Bombs - Readwise Highlights

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  • Author: Steven Johnson
  • Full Title: City of Bombs
  • Category: articles
  • Summary: The author Steven Johnson attended the Edgar Awards in Times Square, where he won for his book The Infernal Machine. This book explores the history of dynamite’s invention, the rise of anarchism, and the development of modern policing in New York City. Johnson reflects on his personal connection to the city and the historical violence it faced in the early 20th century.
  • URL: https://adjacentpossible.substack.com/p/city-of-bombs

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