"If you think historians are dull . . . you need to read Boulard. . . . A brilliant history written with the verve and style most authors can only envy, Huey Long Invades New Orleans is a treat." -Dr. Michael Thomason, managing editor Gulf Coast Historical Review By 1934, the senator from Louisiana stood on the precipice of national power. His Share the Wealth club had made him a national figure, and he set his sights on the presidency. One thing stood in his way-New Orleans. If Huey P. Long wanted to be considered a legitimate candidate for the presidency, he needed the support of the entire state. Or did he? The emotional, volatile Long despised the prim and proper politicians in New Orleans. They, in turn, regarded him as a thug. Their mutual animosity was palpable, and the powder keg finally exploded when Long ordered 3,000 militiamen into New Orleans. Was his decision a sound political strategy or a reckless personal vendetta? In his meticulous search for the answer, Garry Boulard interviewed more than two dozen people involved with Long and the conflict. He also unearthed never-before-published photos that complement his dramatic narrative. The result is an in-depth examination of the Kingfish and his attack on the city that dared oppose him.
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Long was a madman and used the militia to make his point.
Mobsters. Gamblers. Prostitutes. Union Agitators. During the Great Depression in New Orleans, all were ruled by the Kingfish. Huey Long was a madman -- on his way to power greater than the complete control of an American state. One thing stood in his way: New Orleans, the country's quirkiest city refused to buckle before the Kingfish's power. This book tells the story of an epic struggle between America's favorite city and an almost-dictator who sent in 3,000 militiamen to make his point.
Mobsters. Gamblers. Prostitutes. Union Agitators. During the Great Depression in New Orleans, all were ruled by the Kingfish. Huey Long was a madman -- on his way to power greater than the complete control of an American state. One thing stood in his way: New Orleans, the country's quirkiest city refused to buckle before the Kingfish's power. This book tells the story of an epic struggle between America's favorite city and an almost-dictator who sent in 3,000 militiamen to make his point.
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As a native New Orleanian, I know Louisiana politics and politicians are unlike anything in the country. I knew a little about Huey but not being one who cares much for history or politics, I knew only what was taught in school and featured in movies. What I learned from Garry Boulard's book amazed me, kept me up nights. Now when I look around Orleans and Jefferson parishes and see streets or structures named after people like Walmsey (I know exactly where that street is) and Ellender (my children attending Allen Ellender Middle School in Jefferson Parish) I don't have to wonder what roles they played to have their names so prominently displayed; it's all very clear in Huey Long Invades New Orleans: The Siege of a City, 1934-1936.
Also, as host of a weekly writers' show, I receive a lot of books and with some I can't get through the first few pages, this one I could not put down. This is the book to read if you are looking for a fascinating story that's well-written, engaging.
Finally, an avid reader with a hectic schedule, the last thing I want to put my hands on is a dull book. Not a chance with this one.
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I purchased this book because I am a New Orleans transplant and am fascinated by Louisiana politics.
I honestly expected the book to be a dry text. I was wrong! The book has the pace of a best-selling novel, but never skips background and detail. The book creates an atmosphere that you can feel. I felt like I was living it, not reading it.
Great book.
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In this book, Boulard paints a fascinating portrait of a great man and his violent times. He seemingly effortlessly captures the essence of the Crescent City and the Pelican State, even though he's writing about a time over sixty years ago. This is an essential read for anyone who wants to discover the human element at the core of Huey Long. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants an account of Louisiana politics in the early 1930s unencumbered by academic gobbldygook
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