The Great New York Fire of 1776 by Benjamin L. Carp investigates the mysterious blaze that destroyed much of New York City shortly after the British seized it during the Revolutionary War. The first full history of the event, the book explores the unanswered questions surrounding its origins, uncovering stories of espionage, fear, and political radicalism in a city at the center of the conflict.

The book’s themes resonate with a major exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, which explores revolutionary‑era New York and the lasting consequences of civic choice.

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• 360 pages
• 1.49 pounds
• 6.45 x 1.15 x 9.49 inches