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"The most complete and authoritative biography of this powerful political figure that we yet have."—Journal of American History


"Essential reading for urban scholars and those knowledgeable about Chicago's politics. A well-done and important contribution to the urban literature."—Library Journal


"Highly readable and thoroughly researched... a valuable contribution to local history."—Chicago Sun-Times



Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction: Chicago, 1945-1955
1 The Road to City Hall
2 The New Mayor
3 Mounting Problems
4 The Challenge to Plantation Politics
5 Pressure from External Sources
6 Confrontation with King
7 The Law and Order Mayor
8 Daley on Trial
9 Awash in a Sea of Scandal
10 The City That Works
11 The Battle for Chicago
Notes
Bibliographical Essay
Index

Richard J. Daley

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      Publisher Cornell University Press
      Published 19 June 1995
      ISBN-13 9780875801995
      978-0875801995
      ISBN-10 0875801994
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      Political leaders and leadership Regional, state and other local government

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review

      "The most complete and authoritative biography of this powerful political figure that we yet have."—Journal of American History


      "Essential reading for urban scholars and those knowledgeable about Chicago's politics. A well-done and important contribution to the urban literature."—Library Journal


      "Highly readable and thoroughly researched... a valuable contribution to local history."—Chicago Sun-Times



      Table of Contents

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: Chicago, 1945-1955
      1 The Road to City Hall
      2 The New Mayor
      3 Mounting Problems
      4 The Challenge to Plantation Politics
      5 Pressure from External Sources
      6 Confrontation with King
      7 The Law and Order Mayor
      8 Daley on Trial
      9 Awash in a Sea of Scandal
      10 The City That Works
      11 The Battle for Chicago
      Notes
      Bibliographical Essay
      Index

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