Richard B. Russell, Jr., senator from Georgia Book

'This splendid book happily satisfies a longstanding need for a detailed biography of Georgia's Richard B. Russell, one of the true giants of the twentieth-century Senate. It is simultaneously a compelling biography of a major politician, a fascinating account of the politics of the Senate, and an excellent introduction to the changing position of the South in national politics. This is a major work, beautifully written, which should find a wide and enduring audience.' Merle Black, Emory University