Invisible Empire: The Story Of The Ku Klux Klan 1866-1871 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163187395)

Invisible Empire: The Story Of The Ku Klux Klan 1866-1871 is a historical account written by Stanley F. Horn, detailing the rise and fall of the Ku Klux Klan during its early years of existence. The book covers the period from 1866 to 1871, when the Klan emerged as a white supremacist organization in the aftermath of the Civil War. Horn's book provides a detailed analysis of the Klan's formation, its ideology, and its tactics of terror, including lynchings, beatings, and intimidation. The author also explores the Klan's political influence during this period, as well as its relationship with the federal government, which ultimately led to the organization's downfall. Throughout the book, Horn draws on a variety of primary sources, including newspaper accounts, government documents, and personal letters, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the Klan's history. Invisible Empire: The Story Of The Ku Klux Klan 1866-1871 is a well-researched and engaging account of one of the most notorious and controversial organizations in American history. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of race relations in the United States.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.

Author: Stanley F. Horn
ISBN-10: 1163187399
ISBN-13: 9781163187395
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 460
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d