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  • The Shame of the Cities

    by Lincoln Steffens ...
    This muckraking classic attacked corrupt election practices and shady dealings in businesses and city governments across the nation. Taking a hard look at the unprincipled lives of political bosses, police corruption, graft payments, and other notorious political abuses of the time, the book set the style for future investigative reporting. ... Read more

    $9.79 USD

  • The Shame of the Cities

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Rot: Exposing Urban Political Corruption in America's Progressive Era

    by Lincoln Steffens, Levi Calloway ...
    In 'The Shame of the Cities,' Lincoln Steffens embarks on an incisive exploration of urban corruption in the early 20th century, employing a journalistic style that blends vivid anecdote with sociopolitical analysis. This groundbreaking work chronicles the pervasive graft and malfeasance that plagued American municipalities, presenting a series of illuminating case studies from cities such as St. ... Read more

    Was $1.99 USD Now $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Shame of the Cities

    by Lincoln Steffens ...
    "The Shame of the Cities" by Lincoln Steffens is a groundbreaking work of investigative journalism that exposes the corruption and inefficiencies within American urban politics. Steffens delves into the inner workings of various cities, revealing how political machines and corrupt officials exploit the system for personal gain. Through vivid narratives and firsthand accounts, he highlights the ... Read more

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  • The Shame of the Cities

    Enriched edition.

    by Lincoln Steffens, Jared Black ...
    In "The Shame of the Cities," Lincoln Steffens embarks on a daring exploration of urban corruption in early 20th-century America, illuminating the moral decay and political malfeasance permeating American cities. Steffens employs a journalistic style characterized by vivid reporting and incisive analysis, blending personal narrative with rigorous investigations into municipal misrule. The book ... Read more

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  • The Shame of The Cities

    A Pioneering Investigation of Political Corruption and Urban Reform in Early 20th Century America

    by Lincoln Steffens ...
    The Shame of the Cities by Lincoln Steffens is a landmark work of investigative journalism that exposes the corruption, greed, and political malpractices plaguing American cities in the early 20th century. Steffens’ fearless reporting sheds light on the mechanisms of municipal corruption, revealing how powerful interests manipulate governance to the detriment of ordinary citizens.Through vivid ... Read more

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  • The Shame of the Cities

    by Lincoln Steffens ...
    The Shame of the Cities by Lincoln Steffens is a groundbreaking exposé of political corruption in major American cities at the turn of the 20th century. First published in 1904, this collection of investigative reports revolutionized journalism and helped spark the Progressive Era reforms. As one of the earliest and most influential works of muckraking journalism, it captures the grim reality of ... Read more

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  • Profiles in Courage

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  • Grover Cleveland

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  • Crusade for Justice

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