California's Prodigal Sons: Hiram Johnson and the Progressives, 1911-1917

by Spencer C. Olin

Book Overview

California's Prodigal Sons: Hiram Johnson and the Progressives, 1911-1917 provides an in-depth examination of the transformative Progressive Era in California under the leadership of Governor Hiram W. Johnson. This study shifts the focus from ideological analysis to practical governance, chronicling Johnson's efforts to implement reform and establish efficient public services that prioritized the public good over special interests. With its...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520333004
• ISBN13: 9780520333000
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"