The Power Broker Book Review

When Robert Moses, the subject of Robert Caro's The Power Broker, fought for his vision of parks, bridges, and expressways in Long Island and New York City, the single most important tool at his disposal was his power. When his dreams met the resistance of his opposition, the outcome of each conflict reflected the balance of power on each side. When Moses prevailed, it was because of power. Though it is also a biography of Moses and a study of 20th century urban planning and civil engineering, this book shines as a treatise on power: how it is acquired, used, and lost. Moses has long faded int

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