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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.

Parting the Waters chronicles the struggle for racial equality in America from the twilight of the Eisenhower years through King’s fiery political baptism, the ascension of John F. Kennedy, and the dawning of the New South. The book covers significant events such as the Montgomery bus boycott, the Freedom Rides, the Birmingham campaign, and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It provides a vivid, panoramic portrait of America during this transformative period, highlighting the roles of key figures including Martin Luther King Jr., the Kennedy brothers, and J. Edgar Hoover.

Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era is a detailed historical account by James M. McPherson, spanning two decades from the Mexican-American War to the end of the Civil War at Appomattox. The book integrates political, social, and military events, providing a thorough analysis of the pre-war period and the Civil War itself. McPherson examines the multiple interpretations of freedom held by both the North and South, highlighting how these differing views led to the conflict. The book is part of the Oxford History of the United States series and is praised for its fluid writing style, use of anecdotes, and comprehensive coverage of the period, including significant events like the Dred Scott decision, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.

This three-volume work by William H. Prescott details the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish, particularly the actions of Hernán Cortés and the fall of the Aztec empire. Prescott used primary sources to describe the Aztec civilization and the conquest, avoiding secondary sources due to their bias. The book is structured as a drama in five acts, or books, and presents a rigorous historical narrative supported by contemporary evidence. Prescott's work highlights the complexities of the conquest, the cultural and political context of both the Spanish and the Aztecs, and the broader implications of this historical event.