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Provides an opportunity for readers to explore bossism in a smaller environment and sheds light on the early twentieth-century American political climate as a whole.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
PrefaceI FormationII PenetrationIII AssociationIV Association--IIV Operations: ElectionsVI Operations: The Business CommunitiesVII Operations: JusticeVIII AssassinationIX DestructionX ConclusionAppendixBibliographyIndex

About the Author

Orville D. Menard is a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is the author of Rulo to Lynch with Lewis and Clark: A Guide and Narrative and The Army and the Fifth Republic. Laurie Smith Camp is chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Reviews

"A fascinating story of politics in the early part of the twentieth century... A significant contribution to scholarship." - Donald J. Senese, director, National Center for Presidential Research "This is a story of the growing-up of Omaha... The whole story here is an extremely well-documented narrative." - Francis Moul, Omaha World-Herald "[Menard] has captured the essence of Dennison and how he operated... Menard's fine and provocative book raises interesting questions about not only the goals but the nature and methods of operation of political bosses with a western background." - Larry H. Larsen, Nebraska History "[River City Empire] is a meticulously researched book... Urban historians and political scientists should find much value in both the factual materials Menard presents and in his interpretations of them. Certainly residents of Omaha and those with ties there will find the study fascinating."--Frederick M. Spletstoser, Great Plains Quarterly "Menard's book represents a worthwhile addition to the study of urban bossism because it deals with a smaller city."--Robert S. LaForte, Choice "A thoroughly researched and well-written account."--Paulo E. Coletta, retired, United States Naval Academy