Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City
- history
- non-fiction
- true crime
A comprehensive history of Atlantic City, New Jersey, spanning from its origins as a quiet seaside health resort in the 19th century to its transformation into a gambling mecca. The book focuses on the "corrupt alliance" between local politicians and racketeers that dominated the city for most of the 20th century, centering on three powerful Republican bosses: Louis "the Commodore" Kuehnle, Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, and Frank "Hap" Farley.
Released: 2002-07-01
Author:
Nelson Johnson
Publisher:
Plexus Publishing
ISBN: 9780966674873
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