America's deadliest election : the cautionary tale of the most violent election in American history
Bash, Dana2024
Book
Total copies: 1
The Louisiana gubernatorial election of 1872 was the most contentious in American history. After both parties complained of corruption, neither candidate would concede, two governors claimed office and chaos erupted. Rival newspapers engaged in a bitter war of words, politicians plotted to overthrow the government, and their supporters fought in the streets and attempted assassinations. The entire country watched in grim fascination as the wounds of the Civil War were ripped open and the promise of President Grant's Reconstruction faltered in the face of violent resistance and the birth of the Ku Klux Klan. In this riveting book, Dana Bash and David Fisher tell the incredible, little-known story of the election that pushed democracy to the breaking point. Readers will find eerie parallels to today's divided political landscape and leaders willing to seize power no matter the cost. An eye-opening warning of what's at stake and what it takes to protect our democracy, this is a must-read tale of America's deadliest election.
Main title:
America's deadliest election : the cautionary tale of the most violent election in American history / Dana Bash ; with David Fisher.
Author:
Bash, Dana, authorFisher, David, 1946-, author
Work:
Imprint:
Toronto, Ontario : Hanover Square Press, [2024]©2024
Collation:
334 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-324) and index.
ISBN:
9781335081070 (hardback)
Dewey class:
324.9763061324.976
LC class:
JK2447
Language:
English
Subject:
Kellogg, William Pitt, 1830-1918McEnery, John, 1833-1891Governors -- Louisiana -- Election -- History -- 19th centuryElections -- United States -- History -- 19th centuryElection law -- United States -- History -- 19th centuryElections -- Corrupt practices -- LouisianaPolitical campaigns -- United States -- History -- 19th centuryPolitical culture -- Southern States -- History -- 19th centuryReconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- LouisianaElections -- Corrupt practicesLouisiana -- Politics and government -- 19th centuryLouisiana -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950
BRN:
792530