Boss Tweed: The Corrupt Pol Who Conceived the Soul of Modern New York - Softcover

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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, people still loved and admired him. Tweed's is a stunning tale of pride, fall, and redemption.Editorial Reviews“[An] excellent new biography of the Boss . . . told in a crisp, clear way.”—Pete Hamill, New York Times Book Review“A pleasure to read.”—Kenneth T. Jackson, Washington Post Book World“[An] absorbing account of Tweed’s rise and fall.”—Michael Kenney, Boston Globe“Not only a compelling look at the colorful yet ruthless man who invented the big city political machine, it is also the gripping story of how dedicated newspapermen and zealous reformers brought down a notorious kingpin.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Skillfully tells the story of the Tammany Hall chief . . . Ackerman makes it hard not to root for the old Boss in his final days when he faces his enemies.”—Jennifer Itzenson, Denver PostA thoroughgoing, rayon-smooth biography of Boss Tweed . . . A fine piece of narrative historiography for a wide public, from scholars to the lay enthusiast of New York City’s political past.”—Kirkus Reviews“Kenneth D. Ackerman’s superbly written biography of Boss Tweed is spellbinding . . . every bit as commanding as the man himself.” —Ed Koch, former mayor of New York City“Engrossing and eye-opening . . .”—New York Post

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