Voices of Protest
Voices of Protest
Book Brief
383
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1930s
1982
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Voices of Protest by Alan Brinkley compares and contrasts the populist philosophies of Huey Long and Father Charles Coughlin during the early 1930s, focusing on their criticisms of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal and their proposed alternatives, Long's "Share Our Wealth" plan and Coughlin's National Union for Social Justice. Sensitive topics include explicit anti-Semitism.
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Challenging
Mysterious
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Alan Brinkley's Voices of Protest offers a captivating analysis of the populist movements led by Huey Long and Father Coughlin during the Great Depression. Readers appreciate its thorough research and engaging narrative, though some critique its dense academic tone. Overall, it provides valuable insights into American political dissent.
Who Should Read Voices of Protest?
A reader who enjoys Voices of Protest by Alan Brinkley likely has an interest in American history, social movements, and political dissent. They may also appreciate books like The Populist Explosion by John Judis and What It Takes: The Way to the White House by Richard Ben Cramer. Ideal for those intrigued by 20th-century populism and its key figures.
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Voices of Protest earned Alan Brinkley a National Book Award in 1983, the category being for History (Hardcover).
The book explores the backgrounds and careers of two of America's most flamboyant 20th-century populist leaders, Huey Long and Father Coughlin, casting a light on their influence during the Great Depression.
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Alan Brinkley was a renowned historian and professor at Columbia University, bringing his expertise in American political and social history to the research of Voices of Protest.
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383
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1930s
1982
Adult
18+ years
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