Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography

Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography is a book written by James E. Palmer Jr. that tells the story of Carter Glass, a prominent American politician and journalist. The book explores Glass's life and career, from his early years as a newspaper editor and publisher to his time as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.Palmer delves into Glass's political beliefs and positions, particularly his views on fiscal policy and banking reform. Glass was a key figure in the creation of the Federal Reserve System and the Glass-Steagall Act, which separated commercial and investment banking. The book also explores Glass's role in the New Deal and his opposition to Franklin D. Roosevelt's policies.Throughout the book, Palmer paints a picture of Glass as a complex and often contradictory figure. He was a staunch defender of states' rights and segregation, but also supported progressive economic policies. He was a skilled politician and negotiator, but could also be stubborn and difficult to work with.Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography is a thorough and engaging portrait of a significant figure in American history. It offers insights into the political and social climate of the early 20th century, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those who sought to shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.