The Ku Klux Klan or Invisible Empire

Mrs. S. E. F. Rose

• Editorial: Porirua Publishing
• Año: 2024
• ISBN:
  9781991141965
• Categoría: Historia
• Categoría: Historia de la Guerra de Secesión

Mrs. S. E. F. Rose's book, "The Ku Klux Klan: or Invisible Empire, " provides a detailed historical account of the infamous white supremacist organization known as the Ku Klux Klan. First published in the late 19th century, this work delves into the formation, evolution, and ultimate decline of the Klan during its first incarnation following the American Civil War.The book begins with an exploration of the post-war Southern United States, setting the stage for the emergence of the Klan as a secret society founded by Confederate veterans. Rose examines the socio-political conditions that contributed to the Klan's rise, including the tumultuous Reconstruction era, widespread racial tensions, and the disenfranchisement of white Southerners.Rose's narrative is rich with firsthand accounts and detailed descriptions of the Klan's activities, rituals, and hierarchy. She provides insight into the organization's use of terror and violence to maintain white supremacy and resist the integration and empowerment of African Americans. The book also discusses the internal conflicts and external pressures that led to the Klan's disbandment in the early 1870s.Though written from a perspective sympathetic to the Southern cause, Mrs. Rose's work is an important historical document. It offers readers a window into the mindset of Klan members and their supporters, while also highlighting the broader implications of the Klan's actions on American society.Controversial and provocative, "The Ku Klux Klan: Its Origin, Growth, and Disbandment" serves as a crucial resource for understanding one of the darkest chapters in American history. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Mrs. S. E. F. Rose provides an in-depth look at the origins and operations of the Ku Klux Klan, offering valuable insights into its lasting impact on race relations in the United States.

Índice

• Title page
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• DEDICATION.
• INTRODUCTION.
• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
• ENDORSEMENT.
• ILLUSTRATIONS.
• CHAPTER I. — THE KU KLUX KLAN.
• CHAPTER II. — WHERE FIRST ORGANIZED.
• CHAPTER III. — ORIGINAL LETTERS FROM THE LAST TWO SURVIVING CHARTER MEMBERS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN.
• CHAPTER IV. — MEMBERS AND OBJECTS OF THE KLAN.
• CHAPTER V. — CARPET-BAGGERS—SCALAWAGS—AND NEGROES.
• CHAPTER VI. — REAL AND BOGUS KLANS.
• CHAPTER VII. — DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS.
• CHAPTER VIII. — THE BANNER OF THE KU KLUX.
• CHAPTER IX. — CONSTITUTION.
• CHAPTER X. — COSTUMES AND PARADES.
• CHAPTER XI. — NOTICES AND WARNINGS.
• CHAPTER XII. — LESSONS TAUGHT BY THE KLAN.
• CHAPTER XIII. — KU KLUX STORIES.
• CHAPTER XIV. — PEN PICTURE OF A KU KLUX ESCAPADE.
• CHAPTER XV. — “A MESSENGER OF THE KU KLUX KLAN.”
• CHAPTER XVI. — THE END OF RECONSTRUCTION.
• CHAPTER XVII. — DISBANDMENT.
• CHAPTER XVIII. — CLOSING REFLECTIONS.
• GENERAL NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST. BIOGRAPHICAL