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Title: Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City by Nelson Johnson ISBN: 0-937548-49-9 Publisher: Plexus Publishing Pub. Date: September, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: From corrupt crime bosses, to the influence of Republicans
Comment: Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, And Corruption Of Atlantic City by Nelson Johnson studies the history, politics, and personalities (both good and bad), that shaped and influenced Atlantic City during the years of the twentieth century. Ranging from corrupt crime bosses, to the influence of Republican politics, to the present day characterization of Atlantic City as a haven for entertainment and gambling, Boardwalk Empire is an absorbing, informative, and at times startling chronicle of an American city. Boardwalk Empire is a strongly recommended addition to Political Science and 20th Century American History collections.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Shore Bet
Comment: I am pleased to be the first reader from Atlantic City to review this book. It goes without saying that it was of special interest to me. Throughout my life I have met several of the key figures in this book, so it was fascinating to learn more about their lives.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it to anyone interested in Atlantic City. It was well written and researched. Nelson Johnson repeats facts when they become relative to another incident. This makes it much easier to keep track of the players and how one event or person influences another years later.
Johnson helps local residents understand why a unique racial tension still exists in this small northern city. This may not be apparent to readers unfamiliar with the area.
If I were to change anything about this book, it would be the last few pages. It ends with Nelson Johnson giving his opinion on the future of Atlantic City and how it can avoid its mistakes of the past. It is my feeling that this possibly belonged in a separate conclusion but not as the ending to the last chapter.
History buffs and political junkies will love this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: NO GAMBLE
Comment: I have been interested in this most amazing city for about 30 years now. I thought that I had nothing else to learn about the city until I read Boardwalk Empire. Thank you Mr. Johnson for bringing a lot of new information to light in a most enjoyable fashion. Once started, it was hard to put this excellent book to rest. I highly recommend this book to anyone remotely interested in urban America. This book is a sure thing.
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Title: The Last Good Time : Skinny D'Amato, the Notorious 500 Club, & the Rise and Fall of Atlantic City by Jonathan Van Meter ISBN: 0609608770 Publisher: Crown Pub. Date: 17 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: The Boardwalk Jungle by Ovid Demaris ISBN: 055305130X Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 March, 1986 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Atlantic City: 125 Years of Ocean Madness by Vicki Gold Levi, Lee Eisenberg, Rod Kennedy, Susan Subtle ISBN: 0898156130 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: June, 1994 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Chance of a Lifetime: Nucky Johnson, Skinny D'Amato, and How Atlantic City Became the Naughty Queen of Resorts by Grace Anselmo D'Amato, Vicki Gold Levi ISBN: 0945582757 Publisher: Down the Shore Pub Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: Mr. S : My Life with Frank Sinatra by George Jacobs, William Stadiem ISBN: 0060515163 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 03 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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