Lynching

Focusing on the complex history of American lynching, the book delves into its roots and decline, highlighting that the phenomenon cannot be fully explained by the post-1865 southern political climate alone. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the social and cultural factors that contributed to this dark chapter in American history, encouraging readers to reconsider the broader implications of collective violence in the United States. Through meticulous research, it sheds light on the dynamics that fueled lynching and its lasting impact on society.