Rayburn

By Donald C. Bacon and D.B. Hardeman

Book Overview

Sam Rayburn guided the most important legislation of the 20th century through Congress--from the New Deal to the New Frontier--and served under eight presidents during his remarkable 49-year congressional career.Rayburn is the award-winning biography of the Texas Democrat whose tenure of 17 years as Speaker of the House of Representatives has never been equalled.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819172944
• ISBN13: 9780819172945
• Release Date: June 1989
• Publisher: Madison Books
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.9" x 1.4" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Great History

This is a great narrative about a facinating individual. This is a highly recommended read. In contrast to current politics, it is an inspiration story. I highly recommend this book.