This book provides a comprehensive account of the life and political career of Charles Brantley Aycock, a prominent politician in North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. Aycock was known for his support of public education and progressive social policies, and this book explores his legacy in the context of Southern politics and society during his era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.