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Master of the Senate
Book • 2002
Master of the Senate is the third volume in Robert Caro's biography series, The Years of Lyndon Johnson.
The book focuses on Johnson's rapid ascent in the U.S.
Congress, especially his time as Senate majority leader from 1949 to 1960.
It explores how Johnson transformed the Senate through his political acumen, manipulating Senate rules, building coalitions, and securing legislative victories.
The book also delves into Johnson's battle to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1957, his relationships with other senators, and his strategies for maintaining power within the Senate.
It provides a comprehensive look at how legislative power works in America and Johnson's role in shaping the Senate into a more effective legislative body.
The book focuses on Johnson's rapid ascent in the U.S.
Congress, especially his time as Senate majority leader from 1949 to 1960.
It explores how Johnson transformed the Senate through his political acumen, manipulating Senate rules, building coalitions, and securing legislative victories.
The book also delves into Johnson's battle to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1957, his relationships with other senators, and his strategies for maintaining power within the Senate.
It provides a comprehensive look at how legislative power works in America and Johnson's role in shaping the Senate into a more effective legislative body.
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Robert Greene as an example of a biographer whose work is characterized by depth and thorough research.
Robert Greene as an example of a biographer whose work is characterized by depth and thorough research.
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Gilbert Cruz as a Pulitzer Prize-winning volume in the Lyndon Johnson biography series.
Gilbert Cruz as a Pulitzer Prize-winning volume in the Lyndon Johnson biography series.
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Recommended by JT as a biography of Lyndon B. Johnson's time as a senator.
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Maarten van Rossem als een boek over Lyndon B. Johnson's tijd als leider van de senaat.
Maarten van Rossem als een boek over Lyndon B. Johnson's tijd als leider van de senaat.
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Mentioned by Scott Kupor as his favorite book, a fascinating account of Lyndon Johnson's political career.
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Recommended by Ezekiel Emanuel as a book to understand how the Senate works and how to exert political power.
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Recommended by Kasper Wang for its deep exploration of power and politics.
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