597 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
"The definitive biography of the most dangerous demagogue in American history, based on first-ever access to his personal and professional papers, medical and military records, and recently unsealed transcripts of his closed-door Congressional hearings."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents
A Joe McCarthy chronology -- Coming alive -- Senator who? -- An ism is born -- Bully's pulpit -- Behind closed doors -- The body count -- The enablers -- Too big to bully -- The fall.