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Robert A. Caro
The Path to Power
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"The Path to Power" by Robert A. Caro is a monumental biography that explores the early life and political career of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. The book, which is the first in a series of four, provides a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of Johnson's rise to power, from his childhood in rural Texas to his service in the U.S. Congress. Caro's narrative is both sweeping and intimate, revealing the complex and often contradictory character of a man who was driven by an overwhelming ambition to achieve political power. The author paints a vivid picture of Johnson's upbringing, his family's modest circumstances, and his early political experiences, which shaped his worldview and informed his political strategies. One of the book's greatest strengths is Caro's ability to bring to life the political landscape of Texas in the first half of the 20th century. He describes in great detail the machinations of the state's political bosses, the corruption and cronyism that pervaded the system, and the brutal tactics used to maintain power. Johnson's ruthless ambition and cunning political instincts are on full display as he navigates this treacherous terrain, often using underhanded methods to advance his career. Caro also explores Johnson's relationships with other prominent political figures of the time, including Sam Rayburn, the powerful Speaker of the House, and Richard Russell, the segregationist Senator from Georgia who became a mentor to Johnson. These relationships reveal the complex web of alliances and rivalries that existed within the Democratic Party and the U.S. Congress. "The Path to Power" is a masterful work of biography that offers a fascinating look at the early life and political career of one of the most consequential presidents in U.S. history. Caro's meticulous research, vivid prose, and keen insights make this book a must-read for anyone interested in American politics and history...
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