Boss Tweed
| Author | : Kenneth D. Ackerman |
| Publisher | : Carroll & Graf Pub |
| Total Pages | : 437 |
| Release | : 2005-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0786714352 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780786714353 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Boss Tweed by : Kenneth D. Ackerman
Download or read book Boss Tweed written by Kenneth D. Ackerman and published by Carroll & Graf Pub. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively account of the life of a New York legend traces the rise of Boss Tweed, the corrupt party boss who controlled New York politics through a combination of corruption, bribery, and coercion until his own over-reaching destroyed him.