A History of the Right/Conservatism in 20th Century America.
Discover the definitive history of 20th-century American conservatism and the Right, from grassroots movements to political power. Exploring key works like Dan T. Carter's *The Politics of Rage*, this curated reading list offers deep insights into the ideologies, leaders, and pivotal moments that shaped modern America—perfect for history buffs and political enthusiasts.
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The Politics of Rage
by Dan T. Carter
Combining biography with regional and national history, Dan T. Carter chronicles the dramatic rise and fall of George Wallace, a populist who abandoned his ideals to become a national symbol of racism, and later begged for forgiveness. In The Politics of Rage, Carter argues persuasively that the four-time Alabama governor and four-time presidential candidate helped to establish the conservative political movement that put Ronald Reagan in the White House in 1980 and gave Newt Gingrich and the Republicans control of Congress in 1994. In this second edition, Carter updates Wallace’s story with a look at the politician’s death and the nation’s reaction to it and gives a summary of his own sense of the legacy of “the most important loser in twentieth-century American politics.”
