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Buncombe Bob : the life and times of Robert Rice Reynolds /

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.

Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Pleasants, Julian M.
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2000.
Collection:James Sprunt studies in history and political science ; v. 63.
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Accès en ligne:Texto completo
Table des matières:
  • 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