Title: A wonderful, readbale history
Product review: This is a very fine overview of Alabama in the 20th century. Organized by topic rather than chronologically, it begins with the state's famously terrible 1901 constitution and touches on such diverse issues as education, women, sports, and religion. Flynt is readable throughout, never falling into an excessively academic tone.Indeed, I do wish that he would sometimes be a bit more academic. Despite its heft, this book is just an overview. If you want the smaller details you'll have to get them elsewhere; fortunately, the book has good bibliography. Unfortunately, the index is not entirely thorough.Ultimately, though, this book is a wonderful introduction to Alabama history in the 20th century. I recommend it highly.
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