Louisiana: A History

"Louisiana has a distinctive history. It has occupied a position in the mind of most Americans unlike that of any other state. Poets, novelists, songwriters, artists, historians, and essayists have found in its past a wealth of material. Certainly many dispute the claim of Huey P. Long, Louisiana's best-known political leader, that he was sui generis (one of a kind), but few quarrel with the application of that term to the state."

The most comprehensive history of Louisiana available, the Third Edition of this popular title is enhanced by the scholarship of two new contributors, Judith K. Schafer and Edward F. Haas. More than just a consideration of the political and economic history of the state, this volume pays special attention to the many different peoples that have made the rich and colorful land known as Louisiana their home. Includes illustrations, maps, suggested readings, index, and appendices.