Caro is the author of what will surely be the definitive work on Lyndon B. Johnson. Famous for his detailed research, his writing style is evocative of Johnson's era. Books include:

  • The Power Broker (Life of Robert Moses)

  • The Path to Power (Book 1 on LBJ, up to 1941)

  • Means of Ascent (Book 2 on LBJ, up to 1948)

  • Master of the Senate (book 3 on LBJ, up to 1959)