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“I never wanted to do biography just to tell the life of a famous man. I always wanted to use the life of a man to examine political power, because democracy shapes our lives”

Quote by Robert Caro

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Robert Caro is an American journalist and author renowned for his in-depth research into political figures and history. His work is known for its thorough investigation and analytical depth, particularly his biographical series on U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. more

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