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The Years of Lyndon Johnson
Archival Summary & Scope
National Book Critics Circle Award Winner, 1982*The Path to Power*, Book One of Robert Caro's landmark *The Years of Lyndon Johnson*, offers an unprecedented look into the early life and political rise of LBJ. This definitive biography explores the genesis of Johnson's formidable ambition, superhuman drive, and unparalleled political genius.
From his impoverished Texas boyhood through the Depression and his New Deal congressional debut, to his first Senate race defeat and subsequent ascent to national influence, Caro meticulously chronicles the events and relationships that shaped him. The book delves into Johnson's complex character — his ruthlessness and charm, his capacity for both betrayal and devotion, and his masterful manipulation of power. It paints a vivid portrait of the man and the harsh American landscape that forged one of its most compelling political figures.
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