The Ku Klux Klan: History, Organization, Language, Influence and Activities of America's Most Notorious Secret Society - Couverture souple

Newton, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0786495596 ISBN 13 : 9780786495597

Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2014

Synopsis

This monumental reference work is a comprehensive guide to the Ku Klux Klan. It begins with a brief history of the KKK, from antebellum predecessors to the present day. Subsequent chapters cover beliefs, including white supremacy, nativism, religion, moralism and education; terms and abbreviations, with a definitive glossary; biographies of prominent historical Klansmen and profiles of KKK groups and front groups; profiles of individuals and groups linked or friendly to the Klan; an historical overview of the Klan in politics, including friendly and adversarial politicians; a discussion of activities in the United States and abroad; the use of violence, with a roster of murder victims, a compilation of arson and bombing incidents, and sketches of riots and lynchings; state and federal efforts to police or infiltrate the Klan; watchdog groups; and current and historic journalists who covered Klan activities. Appendices provide a KKK timeline and reproductions of several key Klan documents.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The late Michael Newton, an award-winning author of numerous books on topics ranging from cryptozoology to civil rights and organized crime, lived in Indiana.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0786495596
• ISBN 13: 9780786495597
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 512
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible