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Caro’s question is: How does political power really work in America?
Once he asks it, it takes the wheel. Caro is willing to go broke to answer it.
For example: one day in the 1960s, his wife Ina sold their home so that he wouldn’t have to, because it was obvious to both of them that they needed to. And despite being warned by those around Robert Mo... See more
Once he asks it, it takes the wheel. Caro is willing to go broke to answer it.
For example: one day in the 1960s, his wife Ina sold their home so that he wouldn’t have to, because it was obvious to both of them that they needed to. And despite being warned by those around Robert Mo... See more
Packy McCormick • Long Questions/Short Answers
Robert A. Caro, The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path to Power (New York: Knopf, 1982). Robert A. Caro, Master of the Senate (New York: Knopf, 2002).
Jeffrey Pfeffer • Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't
I studied Classics in college. When I read Caro, I cannot help but think that his work is -- in terms of quality, significance, and longevity -- comparable to that of Thucydides, Tacitus, Suetonius. Truly one of a kind.
Robert Caro: Understanding Power (Full Length Version)
September 27
Robert A. Caro • The Power Broker
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Robert Moses offers a critical response to Robert A. Caro's biography, disputing the portrayal of his public service, addressing inaccuracies, and defending his contributions to urban development in New York.
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Not only does a Governor not interfere with an official like Robert Moses; he heaps on him more and more responsibilities. No matter what the job was, it seemed, if it was difficult Roosevelt turned to the same man. During 1930, 1931 and 1932, Moses handled more than a dozen special assignments for Roosevelt and produced results on every one. And i
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