Have you ever wondered how power is built and used in politics? How can a single man transform a city with his vision and his will? How progress and corruption can go hand in hand? If these questions interest you, I recommend you read The Power Broker, Robert A. Caros biography of Robert Moses.

The Power Broker is a fascinating book that chronicles the life and work of Robert Moses, the architect of modern New York. Moses was a public official who, without holding any elected office, managed to design and build dozens of public works such as parks, bridges, highways, and tunnels. His influence stretched from the 1920s to the 1960s, and he forever changed the landscape and culture of the city.

But Moses was not only a creator, but also a destroyer. His obsession with the automobile and his disregard for human and community needs led him to level entire neighborhoods, displace thousands of people, and marginalize minorities. His ambition for power made him resort to bribery, manipulation and violation of laws to achieve his ends. His arrogance set him at odds with his allies and his enemies, until he was finally defeated by a new generation of politicians and activists.

The Power Broker is a masterpiece of biography and investigative journalism. Caro portrays Moses with impressive depth and accuracy, drawing on thousands of documents and interviews. The book not only tells the story of a man, but also the story of a city and a time. It is a book that will make you reflect on the meaning of power, democracy and urbanism. It is a book that will excite you, outrage you and inspire you.