In a region famous for its flamboyant politicians, Earl K. Long was one of the most flamboyant of them all. This first full-scale biography of the former Louisiana governor explores his controversial life-style and his strong family ties, his raw humor and his political savvy, his abuse of power and his accomplishments in the areas of civil rights and public services. Michael L. Kurtz and Morgan D. Peoples provide new information from recently declassified FBI files concerning Earl’s ties with organized crime figures, give the first comprehensive account of his stays in mental institutions in 1959, and offer factual information about his notorious relationship with the stripper Blaze Star. Based on more than two decades of research in a variety of sources, this important biography fills a serious gap in the history of modern Louisiana politics.
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Michel L. Kurtz is professor of history at Southeastern Louisiana University. His previous books include Crime of the Century: The Kennedy Assassination from a Historian’s Perspective. Morgan D. Peoples is retired professor of history at Louisiana Tech University.Michel L. Kurtz is professor of history at Southeastern Louisiana University. His previous books include Crime of the Century: The Kennedy Assassination from a Historian’s Perspective.Morgan D. Peoples is retired professor of history at Louisiana Tech University.
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