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Robert A. Caro

The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York

Robert A. CaroNonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1974

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Robert A. Caro

The Power Broker

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1974
Book Details
Pages

1344

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 20th century

Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. Caro charts the ascent and subsequent decline of urban planner Robert Moses, detailing his transformation of New York City through ambitious public works projects, his accumulation of vast political power, and his eventual fall from grace due to public and political opposition, revealing the complex interplay of idealism and power in urban development. The book includes discussions of racial discrimination and socio-economic inequalities.

Informative

Challenging

Gritty

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.6

25,384 ratings

88%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Robert A. Caro's The Power Broker is widely acclaimed for its meticulous research and insightful exploration of political power, particularly through the life of urban planner Robert Moses. While praised for its narrative depth and extensive detail, some readers find the length intimidating and certain sections overly dense. Overall, it remains a seminal work in biographical and urban studies literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Power Broker?

Readers who enjoy detailed political biographies, urban planning, and in-depth analyses of power dynamics will find The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro compelling. Comparable to Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin and Master of the Senate by Caro himself, this book appeals to those captivated by the intricate machinations of influential figures.

4.6

25,384 ratings

88%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

1344

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 20th century

Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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