Legacy To Power

About the Book

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.

About the Author

Robert Mann is the author of four books, three of them about the United States Senate: A Grand Delusion: America's Descent into Vietnam; The Walls of Jericho: Lyndon Johnson, Hubert Humphrey, Richard Russell, and the Struggle for Civil Rights; Legacy To Power: Senator Russell Long of Louisiana; and, The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Cold War.