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A journalist, historian, and expert on the Irish American experience tackles the common stereotypes and presents a revisionist version of the notoriously crooked Tammany Hall, describing the crucial social reforms and labor improvements they contributed.
What a fun part of US History to read about. Tammany Hall's grip on New York and American politics from the early 1800's to their ultimate demise after FDR. A wild story of corruption and gamesmanship politics. Loved it. Very fun read.