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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Livreiro: Eve's Reads (US)
Nº do estoque do livreiro: 7442.120823
Título: Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago
Autor: Mike Royko
Estado do livro: Novo
Condição de sobrecapa: Very Good
Quantidade Disponível: 1
Edição: 1st Ed. 3rd Prtg
Encadernação: Capa dura
ISBN 10: 0525070001
ISBN 13: 9780525070009
Editorial: E.P. Dutton Co, Inc.
Local de publicação: New York, NY
Data de publicação: April, 1,971
Páginas: 215
Palavras-chave: Bio

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