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Boss Tweed: the rise and fall of the corrupt pol who conceived the soul of modern New York

By Kenneth D , Ackerman

Book information

Publisher
Viral History Press LLC
Year
2011
ISBN
9781619450080
Language
english
Format
MOBI
Filesize
7 MB (6892253 bytes)
Pages
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Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52

Description

William Magear Tweed, America's most corrupt politician ever, ruled New York City in the 1860s and 1870s. He rigged the votes, bribed the legislature, and stole on a massive scale. But even in prison, even after escaping, being recaptured, and confessing it all, people still loved and admired him. Tweed's is a stunning tale of pride, fall, and redemption. "[An] excellent new biography of the Boss .. told in a crisp clear way. --Pete Hamill, New York Times Book Review

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