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Book Reviews of The Power Broker : Robert Moses and the Fall of New York

The Power Broker : Robert Moses and the Fall of New York
The Power Broker Robert Moses and the Fall of New York
Author: Robert A. Caro
ISBN-13: 9780394720241
ISBN-10: 0394720245
Publication Date: 7/12/1975
Pages: 1,344
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
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rgherndon avatar reviewed The Power Broker : Robert Moses and the Fall of New York on + 9 more book reviews
Amazing amount of detail (okay, I skipped a few pages) and had really hoped to learn more about the 1964 NYWF, which unfortunately was somewhat glossed over, but learned an incredible amount about Robert Moses that I did not know. Now want to go back and read some personal writings and interviews with him. Also surprised that Jane Jacobs was never mentioned, but don't know that much about her yet other than she objected to his method of city building. Having driving through that area several times, it was really fascinating to learn about how they were developed and his plan came together.
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