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The Years of Lyndon Johnson

A Biography

Book • 1982

The Years of Lyndon Johnson is a multi-volume biography that meticulously details the life of Lyndon B. Johnson.

The series includes four published volumes: The Path to Power, Means of Ascent, Master of the Senate, and The Passage of Power.

These volumes cover Johnson's early life in the Texas Hill Country, his rise through Congress, his tenure as Senate Majority Leader, and his assumption of the presidency after John F. Kennedy's assassination.

The biography is known for its exhaustive research, including interviews with numerous contemporaries of Johnson and a deep dive into the historical context of his life and times.

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Dominic Sandbrook

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Mentioned by

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as an example of a challenging biography.

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as the greatest modern political biography of Lyndon B. Johnson.

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Mentioned by

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as one of the best books they've read, and by

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who finds them amazing but doesn't need that many pages on Texas politics.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of the most influential sets of books he has ever read, praising its great writing and insights into power dynamics and the American government.

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as an in-depth biography of Lyndon B. Johnson.

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as a series of biographies collectively considered even better than "The Power Broker."

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Mentioned by

Larry Liu

as his favorite book, highlighting the author's writing style and the complexity of the subject.

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Recommended by

Adam Buxton

and Rory Stewart for its detailed account of LBJ's life.

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Mentioned by

Dwarkesh Patel

as the author of a biography on Lyndon B. Johnson, highlighting its impact and lessons on power.

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when discussing Lyndon B. Johnson's biography.

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, using the book's exploration of means versus ends as a framework for decision-making.

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as a source of insight into leadership challenges.

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Mentioned by

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as a captivating biography that details the life and career of Lyndon B. Johnson.

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Mentioned by

Dwarkesh Patel

as a biography he is currently reading, focusing on the personalities of influential figures.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of his favorite epic biography authors.

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Recommended by Rory Stewart (mentioned by

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) as an extraordinary biography of Lyndon B. Johnson.

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Recommended by

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as an extraordinary four-volume biography of Lyndon Johnson.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example of a biographer whose work provides deep insights into history.

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Mentioned by

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and David Rubenstein in the context of in-depth historical biographies and the time commitment involved in their creation.

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Mentioned by

Alastair Campbell

as extraordinary biographies of Lyndon Johnson.

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