Buncombe Bob : the life and times of Robert Rice Reynolds / Julian M. Pleasants.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pleasants, Julian M.

Series:

James Sprunt studies in history and political science ; v. 63.

The James Sprunt studies in history and political science ; v. 63

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Legislators--United States--Biography.

Legislators.

United States--Politics and government--1933-1945.

United States.

North Carolina--Politics and government--1865-1950.

North Carolina.

United States. Congress. Senate--Biography.

Reynolds, Robert Rice, 1884-1963.

Reynolds, Robert Rice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (372 p.)

Place of Publication:

Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, c2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A political biography of Robert Rice Reynolds, US senator from North Carolina from 1933-1945. It seeks to rescue the eccentric Reynolds from his cartoon character reputation, explaining his political appeal and highlighting his genuine contributions without overlooking his flaws.

Contents:

Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. The Early Years; 2. The Democratic Primary of 1932; 3. Culmination of the Dream; 4. Early Years in the Senate, 1933–1935; 5. Movie Stars, Aliens, and Neutrality; 6. Reelection; 7. Neutrality, 1939; 8. Vindicators and Nazis; 9. 1939–1940; 10. Guns and Diamonds; 11. The War Years; 12. The End of a Career; 13. The Last Hurrah; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-350) and index.

ISBN:

9798890869388

9780807861073

0807861073

OCLC:

476237310