This book is a true classic and a must read for anyone with an interest in American politics. Penn Warren's fictionalized story of Huey Long is a story of why we have the politicians we have, and why politicians believe that the end justifies the means, regardless of what party is in power.

The poltical rise of Willy Stark and Jack Burden will read as current now and 100 years from now, as it did in 1947. It is an amazing book and particularly worth reading in an election year.