Every Man A King: The Autobiography Of Huey P. Long

Every Man A King: The Autobiography Of Huey P. Long
by Huey P. Long

Every Man A King: The Autobiography Of Huey P. Long
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Author: Huey P. Long
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-03-21
ISBN: 0306806959
Number of pages: 412
Publisher: Da Capo Press

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Book Review: Truth, Fiction or Politics as usual
Summary: 4 Stars

I have read several books concerning the New Deal and President Franklin Roosevelt. All commented upon that extraordinary political phenomenon from Louisiana: Huey P. Long. FDR is quotes as remarking that along with Douglas MacArthur, "[H]e was one of the two most dangerous men in America". Huey Long is today just a footnote in American History. His assassination in 1935 under very mysterious circumstances ended a promising political career.

I cannot comment as to the veracity of any of the "facts" presented in "Every Man A King". The reality is that Long was a consummate politician in a State and Era where "politics" was played fast and loose. Long had Presidential aspirations. What better way to burnishing one's image and extol one's political wisdom than in a self published autobiography.

It is hard to dislike this book. It has the "sound" of a 1930 southern politician dictating his thoughts, which were then typed verbatim. No wordsmith polished these sentences to appeal too more "educated" readers. Long includes extensive quotes from newspaper editorials and numerous footnote to buttress his case. The inclusion of several relevant Louisiana political cartoons from 1930's and photos of Long's public works projects add to the considerable charm of this book.

The De Capo Press edition is an exact reproduced of the original 1933 publication - including the attractive 1930's style typeface.

Summary of Every Man A King: The Autobiography Of Huey P. Long

Huey Long (1893-1935) was one of the most extraordinary American politicians, simultaneously cursed as a dictator and applauded as a benefactor of the masses. A product of the poor north Louisiana hills, he was elected governor of Louisiana in 1928, and proceeded to subjugate the powerful state political hierarchy after narrowly defeating an impeachment attempt. The only Southern popular leader who truly delivered on his promises, he increased the miles of paved roads and number of bridges in Louisiana tenfold and established free night schools and state hospitals, meeting the huge costs by taxing corporations and issuing bonds. Soon Long had become the absolute ruler of the state, in the process lifting Louisiana from near feudalism into the modern world almost overnight, and inspiring poor whites of the South to a vision of a better life. As Louisiana Senator and one of Roosevelt's most vociferous critics, "The Kingfish," as he called himself, gained a nationwide following, forcing Roosevelt to turn his New Deal significantly to the left. But before he could progress farther, he was assassinated in Baton Rouge in 1935. Long's ultimate ambition, of course, was the presidency, and it was doubtless with this goal in mind that he wrote this spirited and fascinating account of his life, an autobiography every bit as daring and controversial as was The Kingfish himself.

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