The Ku Klux Klan in Western Pennsylvania, 1921–1928

Discover the chilling history of the Ku Klux Klan's influence in western Pennsylvania from 1921 to 1928 in John Craig's compelling book, Ku Klux Klan in Western Pennsylvania, 1921–1928. Published by Lehigh University Press in 2016, this insightful paperback spans 274 pages, revealing how the Klan attracted over two hundred thousand members in the region. Craig meticulously examines the organization's racist and nativist ideologies, highlighting their involvement in numerous acts of violence, including two significant deadly riots. This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding the dark past of extremism in America and the social dynamics of the time. Dive into this important historical account and gain a deeper perspective on the impact of the KKK in the United States.