Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life of Carter Glass, a prominent American politician, journalist, and businessman. Written by James E. Palmer Jr., the book traces Glass's life from his early days as a newspaper editor in Virginia to his later years as a powerful member of the US Senate.The book delves into Glass's political beliefs and his role in shaping American policy during the early 20th century. It explores his opposition to Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom program, his efforts to establish the Federal Reserve System, and his role in the passage of the Glass-Steagall Act, which separated commercial and investment banking.Palmer also examines Glass's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his struggles with alcoholism, and his reputation as a fierce and uncompromising politician. Through extensive research and interviews with Glass's family and colleagues, Palmer paints a vivid portrait of a complex and influential figure in American history.Overall, Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel is a fascinating and insightful biography of a man who played a significant role in shaping the political and economic landscape of the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or finance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.