tbjork's review against another edition
5.0
This book is more than just a biography of Richard J. Daley, it also a history of the city of Chicago and the political machine that created the modern city.
maggiecn's review against another edition
5.0
Not only did I learn a huge amount about Chicago history, but I am now motivated to learn more about Chicago history. Definitely recommend to anyone who lives in Chicago or is from Chicago. This provided to much perspective on how the city has been run and how it's been structured, both in terms of government and layout/geography. If anyone has any recommendations of Chicago history books, hmu.
itsbecksmidwest's review against another edition
3.0
A very comprehensive biography of Daley, and at times too comprehensive. I found the intricacies of the various politicians to be a bit boring, but the chapters on MLK's campaign in Chicago and the '68 Democratic Convention were really interesting. The authors spent a lot of time building up the setting before Daley's reign but didn't remark on what happened in Chicago after his death; I would've liked a chapter on the after-effects, as it ends rather bluntly after his death.
jonathantoews19's review against another edition
exhaustively comprehensive, but in a good way. mostly
8little_paws's review against another edition
5.0
I've read this a few times now. It's one of the best Chicago books you'll get your hands on.
manogirl's review
3.0
Phew. This turned out to be a slog, albeit a fascinating one. Probably required reading for anyone who is interested in the history of Chicago.
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