Isbn: 9780243304394 - the crisis, vol. 12: a record of the darker races; july, 1916 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the harrowing reality of racial violence in the American South during the early 20th century. It examines the brutal lynching of a young black man, Jesse Washington, in Waco, Texas, in 1916. The author, through meticulous reporting and firsthand accounts, exposes the chilling atmosphere of racial prejudice and mob justice that pervaded the region. The book goes beyond a mere recounting of the tragedy, offering a nuanced exploration of the political and social forces that fueled such barbarity. It illuminates the complicity of local authorities in enabling the lynching, revealing how political ambition and a deeply rooted system of racial inequality fostered an environment where the lives of black people were routinely disregarded. Through its vivid portrayal of this horrific event, the book provides a chilling and essential look into the dark history of racial violence in America, reminding us of the fragility of justice and the enduring struggle for equality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…