{"product_id":"the-power-broker","title":"The Power Broker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Power Broker is a monumental biography that chronicles the life and influence of Robert Moses, the man who fundamentally reshaped twentieth-century New York. Through meticulous research, the book reveals how Moses accumulated unprecedented power, operating outside the traditional democratic process to direct massive public works projects. From the creation of expansive parks and parkways to the controversial development of highways and housing, this narrative exposes the complex political machinery of the era and the lasting impact of one man's vision on the urban landscape of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the hidden history of how New York City was built and the political maneuvers that defined its growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain insight into the lives of influential national figures including Franklin D. Roosevelt and Fiorello La Guardia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the dangers of unchecked power and the long-term consequences of urban planning decisions on millions of lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore a definitive study of political power that remains a classic in the fields of history and public policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert A. Caro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned American journalist and biographer, best known for his extensive and deeply researched studies of political power. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Pulitzer Prizes and the National Book Award. Caro is celebrated for his commitment to investigative journalism and his ability to transform complex political histories into compelling, narrative-driven biographies that reveal the inner workings of government and the individuals who shape it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knopf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47821545341181,"sku":null,"price":3198.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/81sw84h-ZTL._SL2000.jpg?v=1783664141","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/products\/the-power-broker","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}