The History Of Tammany Hall

By Gustavus Myers

Book Overview

""The History of Tammany Hall"" by Gustavus Myers is a comprehensive account of the notorious political organization that dominated New York City politics for over a century. Tammany Hall was known for its corruption, cronyism, and manipulation of the political system to benefit its members and allies. Myers traces the origins of Tammany Hall back to its roots as a social club for Irish immigrants in the early 19th century, through its rise to power in the 1860s and 1870s, and its eventual decline in the early 20th century. The book explores the key figures and events that shaped Tammany Hall's history, including the infamous Boss Tweed and the Tammany machine's involvement in the city's infamous political scandals. Myers also examines the role of Tammany Hall in shaping national politics, particularly during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. This book provides a fascinating and detailed look at one of the most notorious political organizations in American history, and its impact on New York City and the nation as a whole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163117323
• ISBN13: 9781163117323
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"