Books like The passage of power by Robert A. Caro

A scholarly examination of Robert Moses, the powerful New York City planner whose initiatives shaped the city’s infrastructure and symbolized the concentration of municipal authority.

A comprehensive biography of Theodore Roosevelt, tracing his life from early years through his rise to the U.S. presidency.

A concise biography that follows Lyndon B. Johnson from his upbringing in Texas to his ascension to the U.S. presidency, illuminating the pivotal moments of his political career.

The second volume of Robert A. Caro’s Pulitzer‑winning biography of Lyndon B. Johnson details his World War II service and the controversial 1948 Texas Democratic senatorial primary victory by eighty‑seven votes.

A definitive biography of Theodore Roosevelt, chronicling his last decade of adventure, politics, and personal triumphs, written by Pulitzer‑winning author Edmund Morris.

Mimi Alford reveals the hidden 18‑month affair between President John F. Kennedy and her, a secret kept for four decades and famously ending with his assassination.

Amity Shlaes presents a concise biography of Calvin Coolidge, the 1920s U.S. president known for his frugal policies and calm leadership during a period of economic growth.

Jean Edward Smith delivers a comprehensive biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, tracing his journey from Kansas to Wall Street to the White House and revealing new insights into his military leadership, political acumen, and presidential achievements.

In this culmination of five decades of acclaimed studies in presidential history, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin offers an illuminating exploration into the early development, growth, and exercise of leadership. Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does adversity affect the growth of leadership? Does the man make the times or do the times make the man? In Leadership in Turbulent Times, Goodwin draws upon four of the presidents she has studied most closely—Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson (in civil rights)—to show how they first recognized leadership qualities within themselves, and were recognized by others as leaders. No common pattern describes the trajectory of leadership. Although set apart in background, abilities, and temperament, these men shared a fierce ambition and a deep-seated resilience that enabled them to surmount uncommon adversity. At their best, all four were guided by a sense of moral purpose. At moments of great challenge, they were able to summon their talents to enlarge the opportunities and lives of others. This seminal work provides an accessible and essential road map for aspiring and established leaders in every field. In today’s polarized world, these stories of authentic leadership in times of apprehension and fracture take on a singular urgency. ([source][1]) [1]: https://doriskearnsgoodwin.com/books/

A comprehensive biography of President Lyndon B. Johnson, drawing on newly released White House tapes and interviews to portray his political influence and personal struggles during the Vietnam era.

A comprehensive, award‑winning biography of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S. President, drawn from extensive archives and newly discovered papers that illuminate his political career, personal struggles, and legacy.