Our Fighting Governor
The Life of Thomas M. Campbell and the Politics of Progressive Reform in Texas
978-1-62349-181-9 Cloth
6 x 9 x 0 in
232 pp. 11 b&w photos. Map. Bib. Index.
Pub Date: 09/16/2014
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In the broader context of southern progressivism, Campbell was a leading progressive governor much like Hoke Smith of Georgia, Benjamin Comer of Alabama, Charles B. Aycock of North Carolina, and Andrew Jackson Montague of Virginia.
This full biography of Campbell’s life and political career shines a light on his contributions and successes as well as his failures and shortcomings.
In Our Fighting Governor, Janet Schmelzer explores Campbell’s life, political career, and legacy. At the same time, she provides new insight into the inner workings of the Texas Democratic Party at the turn of the twentieth century. She uncovers Campbell’s political philosophy and the importance of his leadership that guided the agenda for progressive reform, resulted in the passage of reform legislation, and marked him as a southern progressive governor.
Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University
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