| Author |
Myers, Gustavus, 1872-1942 |
| LoC No. |
17031564
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| Title |
The History of Tammany Hall
Second Edition
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto)
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| Summary |
"The History of Tammany Hall" by Gustavus Myers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricate and often scandalous history of Tammany Hall, a powerful political organization in New York City, detailing its origins, key figures, and its impact on American politics. Myers aims to provide a comprehensive and impartial narrative of Tammany's practices and its long-standing influence on the city's governance. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage for the history of the Tammany Society, also known as the Columbian Order, which was founded in 1789 as a form of resistance against aristocracy and an advocate for political equality. In the opening portion, Myers discusses the society's roots in early American democracy and its evolution into a political organization. He highlights the conflicts between different political factions, particularly during the rise of the Federalists and their opposition to Tammany's principles. The chapter elaborates on the society's ceremonial practices and the role of influential leaders, including Aaron Burr, setting the groundwork for the significant events and characters that shaped Tammany Hall's notorious legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government
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| Subject |
Tammany Hall (Political organization)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53115 |
| Release Date |
Sep 21, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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