Plunkitt of Tammany Hall: A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics
- ISBN-10
- 0486847950
- ISBN-13
- 9780486847955
- Series
- Plunkitt of Tammany Hall
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 80
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-08-12
- Publisher
- Courier Dover Publications
- Author
- William L. Riordon
Description
Narrated by a longtime New York City ward boss, this volume reveals the successful application of corrupt practices such as patronage-based appointments and the exercise of power for personal gain.
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