74 pages • 2 hours read
Robert A. CaroThe Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1974A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. Caro charts the ascent and subsequent decline of urban planner Robert Moses, detailing his transformation of New York City through ambitious public works projects, his accumulation of vast political power, and his eventual fall from grace due to public and political opposition, revealing the complex interplay of idealism and power in urban development. The book includes discussions of racial discrimination and socio-economic inequalities.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Robert A. Caro's The Power Broker is widely acclaimed for its meticulous research and insightful exploration of political power, particularly through the life of urban planner Robert Moses. While praised for its narrative depth and extensive detail, some readers find the length intimidating and certain sections overly dense. Overall, it remains a seminal work in biographical and urban studies literature.
Who Should Read The Power Broker?
Readers who enjoy detailed political biographies, urban planning, and in-depth analyses of power dynamics will find The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro compelling. Comparable to Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin and Master of the Senate by Caro himself, this book appeals to those captivated by the intricate machinations of influential figures.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
History: U.S.
Urban Development
Business / Economics
Identity: Race
Society: Politics & Government
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Biography