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The Ku Klux Klan, history, organization, language, influence and activities of America's most notorious secret society, Michael Newton

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 481-493) and index

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The Ku Klux Klan

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Michael Newton

history, organization, language, influence and activities of America's most notorious secret society

"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 sections include a detailed discussion of Klan beliefs, including white supremacy, nativism, religion, moralism and education; explanations of terms and abbreviations, with a definitive glossary; biographies of prominent historical Klansmen and individuals linked to the Klan; profiles of hundreds of KKK groups and front groups; an historical overview of the Klan in politics, including friendly and adversarial politicians; a discussion of activities in the United States and abroad; an accounting of the use of violence, with a roster of murder victims, a compilation of arson and bombing incidents, and sketches of riots and lynchings; a history of state and federal efforts to police or infiltrate the Klan; and profiles of watchdog groups and journalists who covered Klan activities. Appendices provide a KKK timeline and reproductions of several key Klan documents."--P. [4] of cover

A brief history of the Ku Klux Klan -- Klanspeak -- The Klan Kreed -- Who's who in the Invisible Empire -- A gathering of Klans -- Komrades in arms -- Mapping the Empire -- Friends and foes of the Klan in politics -- Reign of terror -- Policing vigilantes -- Covering the Klan -- Appendix A. A Ku Klux timeline -- Appendix B. Selected Klan documents