Ku Klux Klan History, Organization, Language, Influence And Activities of America's Most Notorious Secret Society

"This 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; a discussion of activities in the United States and abroad; an accounting of the use of violence; a history of state and federal efforts to police or infiltrate the Klan; and profiles of watchdog groups and journalists who covered Klan activities."--BOOK JACKET.Newton, Michael is the author of 'Ku Klux Klan History, Organization, Language, Influence And Activities of America's Most Notorious Secret Society', published 2006 under ISBN 9780786427871 and ISBN 0786427876.