The Fall Of Bossism V1: A History Of The Committee Of One Hundred, And The Reform Movement In Philadelphia And Pennsylvania (1883)

The Fall of Bossism V1: A History of the Committee of One Hundred, and the Reform Movement in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania (1883) is a historical book written by George Edward Vickers. The book covers the history of the Committee of One Hundred and the reform movement in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania during the late 19th century. The Committee of One Hundred was a group of citizens who aimed to end the corrupt political practices of the city's bosses and bring about political reform. The book provides a detailed account of the Committee's efforts and the challenges they faced in their fight against the political machine. Vickers also explores the broader political and social context of the time, including the role of the media, the impact of the Civil War, and the rise of industrialization. The Fall of Bossism V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political reform in America, particularly in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania during the late 1800s.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.