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Kingfish: The Reign Of Huey P. Long
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From The Moment He Took Office As Governor In 1928 To The Day An Assassins Bullet Cut Him Down In 1935, Huey Long Wielded All But Dictatorial Control Over The State Of Louisiana. A Man Of Shameless Ambition And Ruthless Vindictiveness, Long Orchestrated Elections, Hired And Fired Thousands At Will, And Deployed The State Militia As His Personal Police Force. And Yet, Paradoxically, As Governor And Later As Senator, Long Did More Good For The States Poor And Uneducated Than Any Politician Before Or Since. Outrageous Demagogue Or Charismatic Visionary? In This Powerful New Biography, Richard D. White, Jr., Brings Huey Long To Life In All His Blazing, Controversial Glory.White Taps Invaluable New Source Material To Present A Fresh, Vivid Portrait Of Both The Man And The Depression Era That Catapulted Him To Fame. From His Boyhood In Dirtpoor Winn Parish, Long Knew He Was Destined For Powerthe Problem Was How To Get It Fast Enough To Satisfy His Insatiable Appetite. With Cunning And Crudity Unheard Of In Louisiana Politics, Long Crushed His Opponents In The 1928 Gubernatorial Race, Then Immediately Set About Tightening His Iron Grip. The Press Attacked Him Viciously, The Oil Companies Howled For His Blood After He Pushed Through A Controversial Oil Processing Tax, But Long Had The Adulation Of The People. In 1930, The Kingfish Got Himself Elected Senator, And Then There Was No Stopping Him.Whites Account Of Longs Heyday Unfolds With The Mesmerizing Intensity Of A Movie. Pegged By President Roosevelt As One Of The Two Most Dangerous Men In The Country, Long Organized A Radical Movement To Redistribute Money Through His Share Our Wealth Societyand His Gospel Of Pensions For All, A Shorter Workweek, And Free College Spread Like Wildfire. The Louisiana Poor Already Worshiped Him For Building Thousands Of Miles Of Roads And Funding Schools, Hospitals, And Universities; His Outrageous Antics On The Senate Floor Gained Him A Growing National Base. By 1935, Despite A Barrage Of Corruption Investigations, Huey Long Announced That He Was Running For President.In The End, Long Was A Tragic Heroa Power Addict Who Squandered His Genius And Came Close To Destroying The Very Foundation Of Democratic Rule. Kingfish Is A Balanced, Lucid, And Absolutely Spellbinding Portrait Of The Life And Times Of The Most Incendiary Figure In The History Of American Politics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long'? A: The book delves into the life and political career of Huey P. Long, exploring his rise to power in Louisiana, his controversial policies, and his impact on the state's poor and uneducated.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The author of 'Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long' is Richard D. White, Jr., who provides a detailed account of Long's life and the historical context of his actions.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a hardcover biography that offers a comprehensive look at Huey P. Long's life, including his governance, political strategies, and the societal impacts of his policies.
- Q: When was 'Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long' published? A: The book was published on April 4, 2006.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in American politics? A: Yes, this biography is particularly suitable for readers interested in American politics, political history, and the dynamics of power during the Great Depression.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its First Edition.
- Q: Can I expect to find new insights about Huey Long in this biography? A: Yes, Richard D. White, Jr. utilizes new source material to provide fresh insights into Huey Long's character and political maneuvers.
- Q: What condition is the book in if purchased as a used copy? A: If purchased as a used copy, the book is described as being in 'Good Condition'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography explores themes of ambition, power, political corruption, and the contrasts between Long's populist policies and his dictatorial style of governance.