xx, 409 pp. "The author presents a challenge to the stereotyped view of "Boss" Tweed and the confusion that was 19th Century New York. William M. Tweed, 1823-1878, known as "Boss" Tweed, was an American politician who was "Boss" of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th century New York City and State."
