Writing history, especially overlooked eras like the Gilded Age or the post-World War I Red Scare, has been a passion of mine for almost four decades. I hope my website will give you the chance to share it.
Enjoy your visit. All the best
–Ken A.
“Kenneth D. Ackerman’s superbly written biography of Boss Tweed is spellbinding . . . every bit as commanding as the man himself.”
—Ed Koch, former mayor of New York City.
“If the gods in their wisdom were to sentence me to 30 days in a prison cell with either Boss Tweed or Al Gore, I would need about 11 seconds to choose my cellmate. Welcome home, Boss.” —Pete Hamill, New York Times Book Review, March 2005.
William Magear Tweed, America’s most corrupt politician ever, ruled New York City in the 1860s and 1870s. He rigged the votes, bribed the legislature, and stole on a massive scale. But even in prison, people still loved and admired him. Tweed’s is a stunning tale of pride, fall, and redemption.
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The new audio book version of BOSS TWEED, read by the excellent Scott Ellis, is now available on Amazon, Audible, or wherever you prefer to download your audio. Here’s a sample
As a companion, here is a LINK TO ALL THE VISUAL IMAGES FROM THE BOOK, to follow along as you listen or to enjoy separately afterward.
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