Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long

Huey Long: The Rise of a Controversial Visionary Discover the untold story of Huey Long, the charismatic visionary who wielded all but dictatorial control over Louisiana from 1928 to 1935.

This biography reveals the complex and controversial life of a man known for both his ruthless ambition and his unwavering commitment to the state's poor and uneducated. With cunning and crudity unheard of in Louisiana politics, Long crushed his opponents in the 1928 gubernatorial race and immediately set about tightening his iron grip on the state.

Despite vicious attacks from the press and oil companies, Long had the adoration of the people. In 1930, Long was elected senator, and he quickly became one of the most dangerous men in the country, according to President Roosevelt.

He organized a radical movement to redistribute money through his Share Our Wealth Society, preaching a gospel of pensions for all, a shorter workweek, and free college. This comprehensive biography brings Long's blazing, controversial glory to life in vivid detail, tapping invaluable new source material to present a fresh portrait of both the man and the Depression era that catapulted him to fame.

Don't miss your chance to discover the true story of Huey Long, the outrageous demagogue or charismatic visionary who changed Louisiana forever.