Boss Tweed's New York - (New Dimensions in History: Historical Cities) by Seymour J Mendelbaum (Paperback)
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Highlights
- At the height of his power in New York City, around 1870, William Marcy (Boss) Tweed's hands were everywhere in city government and party politics.
- About the Author: Seymour J. Mandelbaum is Professor of City and Regional Planning and History at the University of Pennsylvania.
- 216 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: New Dimensions in History: Historical Cities
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About the Book
Reprint. Originally published: New York: Wiley, 1965. (New dimensions in history. Historical cities)Book Synopsis
At the height of his power in New York City, around 1870, William Marcy (Boss) Tweed's hands were everywhere in city government and party politics. His success in looting the city treasury and using the payoff to achieve his objectives earned him a reputation as the classic example of the corrupt municipal boss. Amidst the turbulent political and social conditions of a metropolis in the making, Boss Tweed was, according to Mr. Mandelbaum, the right man at the right time-"a master communicator" who "united the elements in a divided society." In effect he replaced the good communications which the author argues are essential to democratic decision-making. Mr. Mandelbaum's analysis of the historical situation is a cogent case study in the democratization of American society.Review Quotes
"A rewarding description of New York City in the days of Tweed." --Annals
A rewarding description of New York City in the days of Tweed.
About the Author
Seymour J. Mandelbaum is Professor of City and Regional Planning and History at the University of Pennsylvania. His other books include Community and Communication.Dimensions (Overall): 8.54 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .55 Inches (D)
Weight: .64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 216
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Series Title: New Dimensions in History: Historical Cities
Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher
Theme: 19th Century
Format: Paperback
Author: Seymour J Mendelbaum
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 1990
TCIN: 1004109733
UPC: 9780929587202
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-2379
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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