Master of the Senate by Robert Caro
The Years of Lyndon Johnson
This book is the third volume in a series that details the life and career of a prominent American politician. It focuses on his time in the U.S. Senate, detailing how he used his skills in persuasion and manipulation to gain power and influence. The book explores his major legislative achievements, his relationships with other politicians, and his impact on American politics. It also provides an in-depth look at the workings of the Senate and the political climate of the time.
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- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 1167
- Original Language
- English
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- 16th on The 30 best nonfiction books of the last 30 years (Los Angeles Times)
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- 100 Best Political Books (Guardian)
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (Pulitzer Prize)