{"product_id":"boss-richard-j-daley-of-chicago","title":"Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Royko, Mike\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Plume Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e White\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e Reprint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Deckle Edge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 01-10-1988\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e new-Nov09usbook-2017-c097486\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e “The best book ever written about an American city, by the best journalist of his time.”— Jimmy Breslin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the turbulent world of Chicago politics, Boss dives deep into the captivating life and legacy of Richard J. Daley, the influential politician and mastermind behind the city’s Democratic Party machine.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMike Royko’s scathing and meticulously researched account follows Richard J. Daley’s rise to power, from his inauspicious youth on Chicago’s South Side through his rapid climb to the seat of power as the city’s mayor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis engrossing biography brings to life the most powerful political figure of his time. With witty insight and unwavering honesty, Royko unveils Daley’s controversial tactics, his laissez-faire policy toward corruption, and his unprecedented influence as a “kingmaker.” From milestone achievements to cardinal sins, this eye-opening biography paints a vivid portrait of Daley, making Boss a must-read for history buffs, political enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the inner workings of power.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUncover the secrets and the undeniable legacy of the last of the backroom Caesars in this compelling portrait of politics and power.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis new edition includes an introduction in which the author reflects on Daley’s death and the future of Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 8601409711843\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plume Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50209733148976,"sku":"Trans_9780452261679","price":1013.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/81HEq3XlQuL.jpg?v=1760170975","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/boss-richard-j-daley-of-chicago","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}