Russell Long [electronic resource] : A Life in Politics / Michael S. Martin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martin, Michael S., 1972-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Legislators--United States--Biography.

Legislators.

United States--Politics and government--1945-1989.

United States.

United States. Congress. Senate--Biography.

Long, Russell B.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jackson, Mississippi : University Press of Mississippi, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Russell Long (1918-2003) occupies a unique niche in twentieth-century United States history. Born into Louisiana's most influential political family, and son of perhaps the most famous Louisianan of all time, Long extended the political power generated by other members of his family and attained heights of power unknown to his predecessors, including his father, Huey. The Long family and its followers pervaded Louisiana politics from the late 1920s through the 1980s. Being a Long--especially a son of Huey Long--preordained Russell for a political life. His father's assassination set the

Contents:

Learning the ropes in the Long family, 1918-1948

Finding his footing, 1949-1952

On the outside looking in, 1953-1960

In ascent, 1960-1969

Power broker, 1969-1980

Conclusion: in descent, 1981-2003.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-250) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61703-975-6

1-62674-018-6

OCLC:

854980521