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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aOrth, Samuel Peter,
_d1873-1922
245 1 4 _aThe Boss and the Machine: A Chronicle of the Politicians and Party Organization
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aChronicles of America series; v. 43
500 _aRelease date is 2002-01-01
508 _aProduced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, and David Widger
520 _a"The Boss and the Machine: A Chronicle of the Politicians and Party Organization" by Samuel P. Orth is a historical account likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the development of political parties and their organizations in the United States, emphasizing the intricate relationship between politicians and party machinery throughout American history, notably focusing on the evolution of Tammany Hall as a case study of political corruption and machine politics. The opening of this work outlines the foundational role of political parties in establishing democracy in America, beginning with the colonial divisions between the Tories and Whigs, and progressing through significant historical events such as the adoption of the Constitution and the rise of influential party leaders like Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Orth discusses how party organization evolved over time, leading to the emergence of political machines that sought to consolidate power and influence. The text explains the early American experiences with caucuses and conventions, ultimately setting the stage for Tammany Hall's prominence in city politics and its representation of the intertwining of politics and personal gain, highlighting the challenges of political reform against entrenched interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government
653 _aPolitical parties -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3040
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