When the Ku Klux Rode (eBook)

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Shadows of Hatred: A Deep Dive into the Ku Klux Klan's Reign of Terror

Eyre Damer (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
159 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406618914-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "When the Ku Klux Rode," Eyre Damer delivers a compelling historical narrative that intricately weaves together facts and folklore surrounding the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in early 20th-century America. With a vivid literary style marked by rich descriptions and immersive storytelling, Damer captures the tension of the era, exploring the socio-political landscape shaped by racism and violence. This work not only documents the Klan's activities but also delves into the psychological underpinnings of hate that fueled its rise, offering critical insights into the American psyche during this tumultuous period. Damer's textual analysis is supported by meticulous research, situating the book within a broader literary context of historical recounting in the face of injustice. Eyre Damer is a distinguished historian and writer whose academic background in American studies and sociopolitical history has uniquely equipped him to tackle this challenging subject. His personal experiences growing up in regions with deep racial divides inspired Damer's passion for unraveling the complexities of racial ideologies and their implications. With a keen eye for detail, he aims to educate readers on the historical realities that continue to resonate in contemporary society. This book is highly recommended for scholars, students, and general readers interested in understanding the roots of American racism and the historical specter of the Ku Klux Klan. Damer's engaging style and thorough research not only enlighten but also invite reflection on the enduring challenges of racial discrimination, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to comprehend the past and its influence on the present.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.4.2021
• Einführung: Dorian Ellsworth
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Dorian Ellsworth
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 19th century • African American literature • american civil rights • American Literature • Civil War literature • Classic • cultural racism roots • Eyre Damer • historical accounts storytelling • historical fiction • historical fiction insights • Historical narrative style • Ku Klux Klan • Ku Klux Klan impact • literary fiction • Race relations • racial tensions examination • racial terror history • racism in literature • Reconstruction Era America • Southern Gothic • southern United States