The Ku Klux Klan (1916) - Hardcover

by Annie Cooper Burton (Author)

The Ku Klux Klan (1916) is a historical non-fiction book written by Annie Cooper Burton. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist organization that emerged in the southern United States after the Civil War. The author delves into the origins, beliefs, and practices of the Klan, as well as its impact on American society and politics.Burton explores the Klan's history, from its founding in 1865 to its resurgence in the early 20th century. She examines the Klan's ideology, which was based on white supremacy, anti-Semitism, and anti-Catholicism. The author also discusses the Klan's tactics, which included violence, intimidation, and terrorism against African Americans, Jews, Catholics, and other groups deemed ""undesirable.""The book provides a detailed analysis of the Klan's role in American politics, particularly in the South. Burton discusses the Klan's influence on elections, its support for segregation and Jim Crow laws, and its opposition to civil rights for African Americans. She also examines the Klan's relationship with the media, which often portrayed the organization as heroic defenders of white culture and values.Overall, The Ku Klux Klan (1916) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of race relations in the United States. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of one of the most notorious and controversial organizations in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.