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James Eastland was one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in twentieth-century southern politics. Lee Annis's deeply-researched book sheds important light not only on Eastland himself, but also on the history of civil rights conflict, Cold War politics, and the US Senate. --Joseph Crespino, Jimmy Carter Professor of American History at Emory University and author of Strom Thurmond's America A complex southern statesman with a reputation as a blunt dealmaker, Jim Eastland's larger-than-life persona is masterfully captured in this comprehensive biography by Lee Annis. Filled with intimate quotes and stories, this book is a vivid exploration of Eastland's legacy, from which there is much to be learned. --William H. Frist, MD, former Tennessee senator Big Jim Eastland is a must-read for those interested in the history of civil rights and the Congress through the career of a one-time segregationist senator. As Judiciary Committee Chairman and Senate Pro Tem, Eastland knew power and how to work both sides to get it. Known not only for his ever-present Havana cigar, he was a listener who valued loyalty and maintained close relationships with LBJ and Nixon. Lee Annis's research and writing make this book a compelling and enjoyable journey. --Connie Morella, former Maryland congresswoman and US ambassador

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J. Lee Annis Jr. has taught history at Montgomery College for the past thirty years, and he is currently chairman of the History and Political Science Department at the Rockville campus. He is author of Howard Baker: Conciliator in an Age of Crisis, and, with Senator William H. Frist, coauthor of Tennessee Senators, 1911-2001: Portraits of Leadership in a Century of Change.

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