They Called Themselves the KKK

For an absolute ignorant (like myself) this is a good start. Not comprehensive, but it whetted my appetite, I'm already in the middle of another book about KKK.

Un gran libro, con mucha información basada en fuentes de la época. De una manera sencilla pero profunda la autora logra trasladarnos a la formación de este absurdo grupo terrorista llamado Ku Klux Klan y a todos quienes lo apoyaron. También nos transmite el terror y la impotencia de la gente que vivió en carne propia la violencia y agresión de este bien llamado grupo terrorista, tanto con gente negra, como blanca. Ayuda a entender las raíces del racismo actual, que afecta y daña a una hipócrita sociedad norteamericana.

Produit reçu mais malheureusement abîmé. Des traces de rayures sur la couverture avant et arrière et certaines pages. Les coins de la couverture sont abimés.

Very interesting book, with a lot of pictures and details. Every Americans should read it for there understanding of the past and present violence in the society.

A marvelously well-presented, thoroughly researched book! And boy, was it difficult, scary, and sickening to read! Not because of Bartoletti, but because of the subject matter. If one wants to read horror stories, one need look no further than our own human history, at "man's inhumanity to man."* In her book They Called Themselves the K.K.K, Susan Campbell Bartoletti lets you know up front what you're in for. She says in part of her note to the reader at the front of the book: "Whenever possible, I have let the people of the past speak in their own voices. Some of these people use crude language. No matter how difficult it is to see the offensive words in print, I have made no attempt to censor these historical statements. You will see images from pictorial newspapers such as 'Harper's Weekly' and 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper' and other sources. These images depict people, events, and viewpoints of the time. Some of the depictions are caricatured and racially offensive. I deeply regret any offense or hurt caused by the images, but again I have chosen not to censor." I appreciate Bartoletti's bold, unflinching and compelling account of this era of history. She puts a terrifyingly human face on the subject of the K.K.K.'s terrorsim, by her liberal use of both the victims and the Klan members' first-person accounts (the Slave Narratives of the 1930's), diaries, historical journals, newspaper reports, etc. Also included are a multitude of photographs and newspaper images from the day. Bartoletti doesn't whitewash anything. She does an excellent job of explaining the many factors surrounding the beginnings of this group, things you won't find well-explained in school history books. This highly readable book will teach you a lot I'll bet you never learned before.*From a poem by Robert Burns (1759-1796) entitled " Man Was Made to Mourn: A Dirge".Many and sharp the num'rous illsInwoven with our frame!More pointed still we make ourselvesRegret, remorse, and shame!And man, whose heav'n-erected faceThe smiles of love adorn, -Man's inhumanity to manMakes countless thousands mourn!Please note that the publishers have labelled this book as suitable for ages 8-12, grades 4 through six. My library has listed this as Young Adult and I would have to concur. I think the subject matter is too graphic for an 8 year old, but of course you as the parent can make your own determination.

Brilliant Read.