Book Review: Robert Caro on 50 Years of ‘The Power Broker’
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Book Review: Robert Caro on 50 Years of ‘The Power Broker’ mentions The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope, The Power Broker by Robert Caro, The Years of Lyndon Johnson by Robert Caro, and John's Lists with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
It's the prime minister by Anthony Trollope.
I think people are interested in power.
He has written four volumes of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, a multi-book work on the life of the 36 presidents of the United States.
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“It's the prime minister by Anthony Trollope. I started reading it and I said, it is a great.”
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“The discussion revolves around the impact of Robert Moses' decisions on New York City, referencing Caro's book, which details Moses' influence and power.”
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“A multi-book work on the life of the 36th president of the United States, Lyndon Johnson, consisting of four volumes.”
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“Mentioned as a record related to Lyndon Johnson's political activities, referenced in a conversation about file organization.”
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“Volume 4 of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, which appeared on a recent list of the best books of the 21st century so far.”
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“Volume 3 of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, which won the Pulitzer Prize.”
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The host mentions 'The Prime Minister' by Anthony Trollope as a significant political novel that left a strong impression on him. He highlights its…
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