Includes bibliographical references (pages 383-393) and index.
Contents:
Nick and the Cincinnati Longworths -- Nick and the Cox Machine: the worst governed city in America -- Beginnings in Congress -- Marrying a Roosevelt -- Taft, Roosevelt, and the politics of 1912 -- Into the leadership.
Summary:
In Nicholas Longworth: The Aristocrat Speaker, Bacon and Champagne examine the life of Nicholas Longworth, who held the office of Speaker of the House from 1925-1931. The authors analyze Nicholas Longworth's personal relationships, his bipartisan political style, and his success as a political figure--back cover.
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