Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago
by Mike Royko
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- ISBN 10
- 0525070001
- ISBN 13
- 9780525070009
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Small gift inscription inside front board, else content appears as unopened, unread and unblemished with fine blue cloth covered boards in DJ displaying minimal surface/edge wear, as shown. 3 small chips/tears reinforced
About the book: This is the story of the late Richard J. Daley, politician and self-promoter extraordinaire, from his inauspicious youth on Chicagos South Side through his rapid climb to the seat of power as mayor and boss of the Democratic Party machine. A bare-all account of Daleys cardinal sins as well as his milestone achievements, this scathing work by Chicago journalist Mike Royko brings to life the most powerful political figure of his time: his laissez-faire policy toward corruption, his unique brand of public relations, and the widespread influence that earned him the epithet of 'king maker. The politician, the machine, the cityâ Royko reveals all with witty insight and unwavering honesty, in this incredible portrait of the last of the backroom Caesars. This new edition includes an Introduction in which the author reflects on Daleys death and the future of Chicago.
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This is the story of the late Richard J. Daley, politician and self-promoter extraordinaire, from his inauspicious youth on Chicago’s South Side through his rapid climb to the seat of power as mayor and boss of the Democratic Party machine. A bare-all account of Daley’s cardinal sins as well as his milestone achievements, this scathing work by Chicago journalist Mike Royko brings to life the most powerful political figure of his time: his laissez-faire policy toward corruption, his unique brand of public relations, and the widespread influence that earned him the epithet of “king maker.” The politician, the machine, the city—Royko reveals all with witty insight and unwavering honesty, in this incredible portrait of the last of the backroom Caesars. This new edition includes an Introduction in which the author reflects on Daley’s death and the future of Chicago.
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- Title
- Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago
- Author
- Mike Royko
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Ed. 3rd Prtg
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0525070001
- ISBN 13
- 9780525070009
- Publisher
- E.P. Dutton Co, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- April, 1,971
- Pages
- 215
- Keywords
- Bio
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