First published 1990
In the dusty Texas countryside, a young Lyndon B. Johnson begins his relentless climb to the top. Elbowing his way into Congress, he weathers scandal and setback, masterfully outmaneuvering rivals to become the Senate's most feared power broker. As World War II rages, LBJ's instinct for the main chance leads him to the vice presidency - and a heartbeat from the Oval Office. The consummate political animal, Johnson will stop at nothing to grasp the reins of power.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, political-science, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, rise-to-power
Setting: Texas, United States
Period: 1865-1950, 1933-1945, 1945-, 1945-1989
882 pages · Paperback · Vintage