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Boss Platt and His New York Machine
Hardcover
Political BiographiesGeneral Political ScienceRegional: Middle Atlantic
ISBN13: 9781025311722
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.67
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Boss Platt and His New York Machine provides a meticulous and scholarly examination of the political career of Thomas Collier Platt, one of the most powerful political bosses in American history. Through this influential study, Harold Foote Gosnell explores the intricate mechanics of the New York State Republican machine during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The work dissects how Platt, often referred to as the Easy Boss, wielded immense influence over legislation, patronage, and elections without ever holding a major executive office.
Gosnell analyzes the organizational structure of the machine, detailing the methods used to maintain party discipline and the relationship between local organizations and state leadership. The book offers deep insights into the nature of political leadership, the evolution of party loyalty, and the complex dynamics between political bosses and reformers like Theodore Roosevelt. By documenting the rise and eventual decline of Platt's authority, the author provides a foundational text for understanding the spoils system and the broader historical landscape of urban and state politics in the United States. This work remains a significant contribution to political science and American history, illustrating the power of informal political structures in a democratic society.
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