Bankrupting A Great City: The Story Of New York (1915) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436785402)

Bankrupting A Great City: The Story Of New York (1915) is a historical account of the financial struggles and corruption that plagued the city of New York during the early 20th century. Written by Henry H. Klein, the book examines the various factors that contributed to the city's financial ruin, including political corruption, mismanagement of public funds, and a lack of accountability among government officials.Klein provides a detailed analysis of the city's financial history, tracing the roots of its problems back to the early days of its founding. He also delves into the various scandals and controversies that rocked the city during the early 1900s, including the infamous Tammany Hall political machine and the financial collapse of the New York City subway system.Throughout the book, Klein offers a critical perspective on the actions of the city's leaders and the impact of their decisions on the lives of ordinary citizens. He also provides insight into the efforts made by reformers and activists to address the city's financial woes and bring about meaningful change.Bankrupting A Great City: The Story Of New York is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of New York City or the challenges faced by urban centers in the early 20th century. With its detailed research, engaging writing style, and insightful commentary, this book offers a compelling look at a pivotal moment in the city's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry H. Klein
ISBN-10: 1436785405
ISBN-13: 9781436785402
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d