The Political Life of Reverend Roland D. Sawyer

Tyler L. Wolanin

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Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
15 June 2024

Biography: historical, political & military; History of the Americas; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Central government

Roland D. Sawyer was a Western Massachusetts state legislator who, over a half-century in politics, tackled some of the state’s thorniest issues. The Political Life of Reverend Roland D. Sawyer by Tyler L. Wolanin offers insight into legislative politics in Massachusetts as it underwent political and economic transitions, urbanization, and unrest. Though Sawyer never attained high office, his longevity and influence allowed him to shape the policy debate on issues such as voting and elections, prohibition, and criminal justice reform. As a minister, socialist, radical, and “cog in the machine,” Sawyer instigated investigations and impeachments, saw a friend become President, lost elections, had half of his district flooded to make a reservoir, and fell into and out of favor with some of the most famous power players in Massachusetts history. A picture of Sawyer emerges from this book as one of the most interesting Massachusetts political figures of the first half of the twentieth century.

By: Tyler L. Wolanin
Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 237mm, Width: 161mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 726g
ISBN: 9781666945508
ISBN 10: 1666945501
Pages: 396
Publication Date: 15 June 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tyler L. Wolanin is research assistant at the Congressional Research Service.

Reviews for The Political Life of Reverend Roland D. Sawyer

This book offers a fascinating dive into a time of immense change. Using Roland D. Sawyer's life, Tyler L. Wolanin has portrayed the era in a Massachusetts context, recalling famous political figures and formative events such as the filling of Quabbin Reservoir. -- Matt Szafranski, Editor-in-Chief and Founder of 'Western Mass Politics & Insight'