Five Hundred Majority or the Days of Tammany (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417965304)

""Five Hundred Majority Or The Days Of Tammany"" is a historical novel written by Willys Niles. The story is set in New York City during the 1850s and follows the rise of the infamous Tammany Hall political machine. The book centers around the character of John T. Dunderdale, a young lawyer who becomes involved with Tammany Hall and rises through the ranks to become a powerful political figure. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and moral dilemmas as he navigates the corrupt and cutthroat world of New York politics. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of the political and social climate of the time, including the struggles of immigrants and the growing tensions between the North and South. It also offers a fascinating insight into the workings of Tammany Hall, one of the most notorious political organizations in American history. Overall, ""Five Hundred Majority Or The Days Of Tammany"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of power, corruption, and morality in a tumultuous period of American 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: Willys Niles,John Ferguson Hume
ISBN-10: 1417965304
ISBN-13: 9781417965304
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2005
Pages: 204
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d