About “The passage of power”
The Passage of Power continues Lyndon Johnson's career from the 1960 elections through his vice presidency and into the first months of his presidency. It details his transition from a prominent political figure to the role of vice president and his subsequent assumption of the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Awards & honors
Winner — National Book Critics Circle Awards (2013)- Winner — New York Historical Society American History Book Prize (2013)
- Winner — Mark Lynton History Prize (2013)
- Winner — Plutarch Award (2013)
- Winner — Mailer Prize for Distinguished Biography (2012)
- Winner — L.A. Times Book Prize (Biography) (2012)
Praise for “The passage of power”
“A great work of history . . . A great biography . . . Caro has summoned Lyndon Johnson to vivid, intimate life.”
“A meditation on power as profound as Machiavelli’s.”
“One of the most compelling political narratives of the past half-century . . . A vivid picture of how political power worked in the US during the middle of the 20th century at local, state and national level . . . This extraordinary work will remain essential reading for decades to come.”
Book details
- First published
- 2013
- Latest edition
- 2013 · ISBN 9780375713255
- Pages
- 712
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The passage of power?
The passage of power by Robert A. Caro has 712 pages.
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