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Boss Tweed: The Corrupt Pol Who Conceived the Soul of Modern New York
Boss Tweed The Corrupt Pol Who Conceived the Soul of Modern New York Author:Kenneth D. Ackerman 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 biogra... more »phy 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 Post A 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« less