The Politics of Rage: George Wallace, the Origins of the New Conservatism, and the Transformation of American Politics
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In the first unauthorized study of George Wallace and his legacy in 20 years, Carter builds upon decades of research to show how Wallace's campaign of "segregation forever" transcended regional parochialism to evolve into a national conservative, anti-Washington constituency. Photos.
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