9780243108473 - Proceedings Before Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate the Affairs of the City of New York, 1921 (Classic Reprint) de Committee, New York Joint Legislative (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the unprecedented corruption and pay-to-play schemes within the New York City government in the early 20th century, particularly regarding dock rentals and management. Leveraging years of research and access to private papers, the author reveals how officials illegally profited from favorable leasing arrangements with private companies, depriving the city of millions in revenue and highlighting the unchecked influence of money in politics. The narrative delves into the historical and political context of the era, providing insight into the inner workings of political machines, graft, and the systematic undermining of public trust. Through meticulously documented evidence, the book shines a light on the societal and economic consequences of political corruption, offering a valuable historical account of a city grappling with the perils of unchecked power and greed. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.