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Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago

by Mike Royko

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

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.

Synopsis:

Mike Royko's scathing expose of Chicago's iron-fisted mayor Richard Daley was a national bestseller in its original hardcover and Signet editions. Now published in trade paperback, Boss continues to stand as a classic in American investigative reporting.

About the Author

Mike Royko is a nationally syndicated columnist working for the Chicago Tribune. His other books include Like I Was Saying and Sez Who? Sez Me.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780452261679
Subtitle:
Richard J. Daley of Chicago
Author:
Royko, Mike
Publisher:
Plume
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Historical - U.S.
Subject:
State & Local Government
Subject:
United States - State & Local
Subject:
Chicago
Subject:
Chicago (Ill.)
Subject:
Mayors
Subject:
Daley, richard j., 1902-1976
Subject:
State, Provincial & Local Government
Subject:
Mayors -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography.
Subject:
United States - State & Local - General
Subject:
Presidents
Subject:
Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government.
Subject:
Daley, Richard J.
Subject:
Biography-Historical
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
1963
Publication Date:
19881001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
7.92x5.33x.59 in. .44 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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