The History of Tammany Hall / Second Edition

Name: The History of Tammany Hall / Second Edition
Author: Gustavus Myers

By Gustavus Myers

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The author offers a chronological account of a longstanding urban political organization, tracing its origins, institutional development, and recurring influence over municipal government. Drawing on newspapers, official minutes, court records, legislative reports, and interviews, the narrative documents patterns of patronage, fiscal misappropriation, factional control, and the blending of fraternal society structures with electoral machinery. Analysis highlights how organizational customs, leadership practices, and access to power produced repeated episodes of corruption and governance failures, while situating episodes in a continuous political and administrative context.

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Gustavus Myers

Gustavus Myers was an American journalist and historian known for his critical examination of wealth and power in American society. His notable works include "Great Fortunes from Railroads," which explores the immense wealth generated by the railroad industry, and "The History of Tammany Hall," a detailed account of the political organization that dominated New York City politics for much of the 19th century. Myers's writings often reflect his interest in social justice and the impact of economic inequality, contributing to the discourse on American capitalism and its historical context.