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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.

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Mentioned by

Saagar Enjeti

, referencing his book "Master of the Senate."

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as the book he is currently reading on Lyndon B. Johnson.

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as an example of a book that required extensive research and effort.

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Mentioned by

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as a Pulitzer Prize-winning volume in the Lyndon Johnson biography series.

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Mentioned by

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as a volume detailing Lyndon Johnson's mastery of the Senate.

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Mentioned by

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as one of the great biographies ever written about power.

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Mentioned by

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as a book about Lyndon B. Johnson's political career.

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Vermeld door

Maarten van Rossem

als een boek over Lyndon B. Johnson's tijd als leider van de senaat.

Mentioned by

Scott Kupor

as his favorite book, a fascinating account of Lyndon Johnson's political career.

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Mentioned by

Saagar Enjeti

as a book about Lyndon B. Johnson's time in the Senate.

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Recommended by

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as a book to understand how the Senate works and how to exert political power.

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