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eBook editionsA Compassionate Conservative: A Political Biography of Joseph W. Martin, JR., Speaker of the U.S. House of Representativesby James J. Kenneally
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In this, the first full-length, scholarly examination of Martin's career readers will encounter a devoted public servant who often modified his party's extreme stances on domestic matters during the Great Depression and on foreign policy issues leading up to World War II. This political biography effectively illustrates that bipartisanship does not mean abandonment of principles, that kindness, integrity, and gentility are compatible with effective leadership, and that close friendships with members of the opposing party can contribute to a more effective Congress. Book News Annotation:During the 1940s and 1950s, Joseph W. Martin was one of the most
powerful figures in American political life. Kenneally (emeritus,
history, Stonehill College) argues that he has been unfairly
characterized as an "ultraconservative" and as a "reactionary."
Although a member of the most conservative grouping in American
politics, he was not as conservative as his Republican colleagues in
the House of Representatives and "was never a fanatic on any issue."
In this political biography, Kenneally argues that Martin rose to the
Speakership of the House through affability, seniority, and a
willingness to compromise.
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