Back in the good old days of “honest graft,” William “Boss” Tweed didn’t mess around when it came to enriching himself at the expense of New York City taxpayers. Take the Tweed Courthouse, the opulent ...
William “Boss” Tweed rose from modest beginnings in New York City to become one of the most powerful political figures of the 19th century. As leader of Tammany Hall, he built a political machine that ...
Alone -- 1: Rise -- Riots -- Ballots -- Spoils -- 2: Critics -- Park row -- Whitewash -- Fate -- I pledge myself to persevere ... -- The wedding -- 3: Revolt -- July ...