Legacy To Power

Russell Long of Louisiana towered over the U.S. Senate for almost four decades as one of the most powerful men in Washington and the nation. He was a politician's politician, always operating behind the scenes, masterfully pulling the levers of the legislative process in a unique and colorful way. Legacy To Power tells Russell Long's story and the larger story to which it belongs - the fascinating tale of the Longs of Louisiana, one of America's greatest political dynasties. This fast-paced and sharply written biography is full of political intrigue, personal insight, and colorful anecdotes of Washington life.