Eric, thanks for getting in touch! There are a lot of different themes to pick up on in such a long work, but if you’re looking for select chapters to read for inspiration — here are some of my personal favorites:

• Chapter 8 — “The Taste of Power”
• Chapter 24 — “Driving”
• Chapter 34 — “Moses and the Mayors”
• Chapter 47 — “The Great Fair”

The introduction also does a great job of summing up the scope of the book, and is a good place to get started if you’re just looking to get your bearings on the whole thing. Let me know if you have any other questions!