{ "item_title" : "Boss Tweed", "item_author" : [" Kenneth D. Ackerman "], "item_description" : "William Magear Tweed, America's most corrupt politician ever, ruled New York City in the 1860s and 1870s. He rigged the votes, bribed the legislature, and stole on a massive scale. But even in prison, people still loved and admired him. Tweed's is a stunning tale of pride, fall, and redemption.Editorial Reviews An] excellent new biography of the Boss . . . told in a crisp, clear way.-Pete Hamill, New York Times Book ReviewA pleasure to read.-Kenneth T. Jackson, Washington Post Book World An] absorbing account of Tweed's rise and fall.-Michael Kenney, Boston GlobeNot only a compelling look at the colorful yet ruthless man who invented the big city political machine, it is also the gripping story of how dedicated newspapermen and zealous reformers brought down a notorious kingpin. -Publishers Weekly (starred review)Skillfully tells the story of the Tammany Hall chief . . . Ackerman makes it hard not to root for the old Boss in his final days when he faces his enemies.-Jennifer Itzenson, Denver PostA thoroughgoing, rayon-smooth biography of Boss Tweed . . . A fine piece of narrative historiography for a wide public, from scholars to the lay enthusiast of New York City's political past.-Kirkus ReviewsKenneth D. Ackerman's superbly written biography of Boss Tweed is spellbinding . . . every bit as commanding as the man himself. -Ed Koch, former mayor of New York CityEngrossing and eye-opening . . .-New York Post", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/61/945/002/161945002X_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "25.95", "online_price" : "25.95", "our_price" : "25.95", "club_price" : "25.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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