Josephus Daniels: His Life and Times
"A first-rate biography."--North Carolina Historical Review"I am more than happy to recommend Craig's thought-provoking and meticulously researched biography to all those interested in the evolution of journalism, the growth of the U.S. Navy, the politics of the 'New South,' and the continuing influence of southerners in the national Democratic Party throughout the Progressive Era."--H-SHGAPE"There have been several biographies of Daniels. . . [but] none of them do as thorough a job as Craig. . . . Provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and actions of a truly American newspaper editor, progressive businessman, politician, and incontrovertibly the most influential Secretary of the Navy in [the] 20th century."--Daybook"Ably-written. . . . Illuminates important aspects of Daniels' life. . . and provides a valuable understanding of why Daniels remains worth knowing."--Proceedings Magazine"A good biography of Daniels is long overdue, and North Carolina State University professor Lee A. Craig has filled that need."--StarNewsOnline.com"Craig's exhaustively researched and highly readable biography of a complicated and interesting man. . . . should be fascinating to the general reader. In Craig's hands, the story of a very complex man living in the tumult of war and depression becomes a clear and intriguing page-turner."--John Lehman,Washington Post"Craig has produced an excellent book. . . . [He] writes gracefully, forcefully, with sly humor and appropriate criticism but humane tolerance of Daniels' many failings. The book covers all aspects of Daniels' multi-faceted life."--EH.Net"Excellent. . . . Mr. Craig's judgments are fair, and his prose is clear, vigorous and free of jargon."--Wall Street Journal"Superb. . . . Craig's effort is the one that will stand as the definitive account of Daniels' life. . . . A thoroughly researched work that will satisfy scholars and is also a cracking good yarn for the engaged reader."--Rob Christensen, RaleighNews and Observer"The definitive biography."--Rocky Mount Telegram