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This groundbreaking study sheds light on the complex and often shadowy world of public franchises in New York City, examining the intersection of politics, finance, and public services. Myers provides a meticulous and comprehensive analysis of the history of these franchises in the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx, revealing the forces at work behind many of the city's most important institutions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Written during the early days of World War II, this book is a thorough examination of American society and its contrasts. Myers provides an insightful analysis of the injustices, inequalities, and fallacies of American life, while simultaneously highlighting the nation's strengths and virtues. The book offers a unique perspective on America's social and economic history and is a testament to the author's astute observations and analytical skills.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition.

""The History of Tammany Hall"" by Gustavus Myers is a comprehensive account of the notorious political organization that dominated New York City politics for over a century. Tammany Hall was known for its corruption, cronyism, and manipulation of the political system to benefit its members and allies. Myers traces the origins of Tammany Hall back to its roots as a social club for Irish immigrants in the early 19th century, through its rise to power in the 1860s and 1870s, and its eventual decline in the early 20th century. The book explores the key figures and events that shaped Tammany Hall's history, including the infamous Boss Tweed and the Tammany machine's involvement in the city's infamous political scandals. Myers also examines the role of Tammany Hall in shaping national politics, particularly during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. This book provides a fascinating and detailed look at one of the most notorious political organizations in American history, and its impact on New York City and the nation as a whole.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.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.

Apart from the destructive character of this incessant warfare, dooming many of the combatants, other intervening factors had the tendency of holding back the factory owners' quick progress- obstacles and drawbacks copiously described in later and more appropriate parts of this work. MIGHT OF THE RAILROAD OWNERS. In contrast to the slow, almost creeping pace of the factory owners in the race for wealth, the railroad owners sprang at once into the lists of mighty wealth-possessers, armed with the most comprehensive and puissant powers and privileges, and vested with a sweep of properties beside which those of the petty industrial bosses were puny. Railroad owners, we say; the distinction is necessary between the builders of the railroads and the owners.

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History Of The Great American Fortunes V1 is a book written by Gustavus Myers that explores the rise of the wealthy elite in America. The book delves into the histories of some of the most prominent and powerful families in American history, including the Astors, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and Rockefellers. Myers examines the origins of their wealth and power, tracing their rise to dominance through the exploitation of workers, monopolistic business practices, and political corruption. The book also explores the social and cultural impact of these fortunes on American society, highlighting the stark contrast between the opulence of the wealthy and the poverty and suffering of the working class. Overall, History Of The Great American Fortunes V1 is a comprehensive and insightful look at the history of American capitalism and the role of wealth and power in shaping the country's economic and social landscape.In Three Volumes. Vol. I. Part I. Conditions In Settlement And Colonial Times. Part II. The Great Land Fortunes.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value to researchers of domestic and international law, government and politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and much more.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Yale Law School LibraryCTRG98-B1016Includes index.Chicago: C. H. Kerr, 1912. 823 p.; 20 cm

Writing at the height of the industrial age, Gustavus Myers vividly recounts the greatest business and industrial successes in the United States.By the early 20th century, the United States had blossomed as an emergent industrial powerhouse. The burgeoning population, advent of new technology, and bustling cities fuelled an economy bristling with dynamism and prosperity. Immigration soared as the country transformed from a mostly rural economy to one fuelled by manufacture and urban development. Some of the finest minds found a home in the USA, yet the period also saw intense concentration of monopolistic power - a circumstance which earned the era its moniker: 'The Gilded Age'.At the outset, Myers states that he wants to deliver a sound and balanced appraisal of the various success stories. He neither wishes to laud them as examples of the pinnacle of human ingenuity, or condemn them as products of ruthless and violent exploitation. Instead he seeks to present the facts of each case, noting that none of the great successes represent a black or white story; each example demonstrates adroit use of resources leading to common prosperity, and immoral misdeeds leading to, in Myers' words, "the despoilment of the many for the benefit of a few."