Overview

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.

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Author:   Michael Newton
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.161kg
ISBN:  

9780786495597

ISBN 10:   0786495596
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   22 April 2014
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      Abbreviations      1. A Brief History of the Ku Klux Klan      2. Klanspeak      3. The Klan Kreed      4. Who’s Who in the Invisible Empire      5. A Gathering of Klans      6. Komrades in Arms      7. Mapping the Empire      8. Friends and Foes of the Klan in Politics      9. Reign of Terror      10. Policing Vigilantes      11. Covering the Klan      Appendix A: A Ku Klux Timeline      Appendix B: Selected Klan Documents      I. KKK Prescript of 1867      II. KKK Prescript of 1868      III. The Kloran      IV. Constitution and Laws of the UKA      V. Seven Symbols of the Klan      VI. Constitution of the Original Knights of the Realm of Louisiana      VII. Constitution of the WKKKKM      Bibliography      Index     

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thorough...comprehensive...definitive reference...well written - <em>Booklist/RBB</em><br><br> contains unique information...recommended - <em>Choice</em><br><br> excellent, well-written...of great interest - <em>ARBA</em>

thorough...comprehensive...definitive reference...well written - Booklist/RBB contains unique information...recommended - Choice excellent, well-written...of great interest - ARBA

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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.

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