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Examines the politcal rivalries and corrupt practices which led to the creation of Atlantic City, from it beginnings as a quiet beach town to its rise as thriving and lawless city during the Prohibition era to its establishment as a gambling and entertainment mecca.
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Biography, History, Political corruption, Social life and customs, Atlantic city (n.j.), New jersey, social life and customs, New jersey, history, New jersey, biography, Political corruption -- New Jersey -- Atlantic City -- History, Atlantic City (N.J.) -- History, Atlantic City (N.J.) -- Social life and customs, Atlantic City (N.J.) -- BiographyPlaces
Atlantic City, Atlantic City (N.J.), New JerseyShowing 3 featured editions. View all 3 editions?
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Boardwalk empire: the birth, high times, and corruption of Atlantic City
2011, Ebury, Ebury Publishing
in English
0091941326 9780091941321
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Boardwalk empire: the birth, high times, and corruption of Atlantic City
2002, Plexus Pub.
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0937548499 9780937548493
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Table of Contents
Ch. 1. Jonathan Pitney's beach village
Ch. 2. The grand illusion
Ch. 3. A plantation by the sea
Ch. 4. Philadelphia's playground
Ch. 5. The golden age of Nucky
Ch. 6. Hard times for Nucky and his town
Ch. 7. Hap
Ch. 8. The painful ride down
Ch. 9. Turn out the lights
Ch. 10. A second bite at the apple
Ch. 11. It's a new ballgame
Ch. 12. The Donald comes to town.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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