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The Day Freedom Died: The Colfax Massacre, The Supreme Court, And The Betrayal Of Reconstruction,New
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Absorbing . . . Riveting . . . A Legal Thriller.'Kevin Boyle, The New York Times Book Reviewfollowing The Civil War, Colfax, Louisiana, Was A Town Like Many Where African Americans And Whites Mingled Uneasily. But On April 13, 1873, A Small Army Of White Exconfederate Soldiers, Enraged After Attempts By Freedmen To Assert Their New Rights, Killed More Than Sixty African Americans Who Had Occupied A Courthouse.Seeking Justice For The Slain, One Brave U.S. Attorney, James Beckwith, Risked His Life And Career To Investigate And Punish The Perpetratorsbut They All Went Free. What Followed Was A Series Of Courtroom Dramas That Culminated At The Supreme Court, Where The Justices' Verdict Compromised The Victories Of The Civil War And Left Southern Blacks At The Mercy Of Violent Whites For Generations. The Day Freedom Died Is A Riveting Historical Saga That Captures A Gallery Of Characters From Presidents To Townspeople, And Recreates The Bloody Days Of Reconstruction, When The Often Brutal Struggle For Equality Moved From The Battlefield Into Communities Across The Nation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Day Freedom Died'? A: The book explores the Colfax Massacre of 1873, where a violent confrontation between white ex-Confederate soldiers and African Americans in Colfax, Louisiana, led to the deaths of over sixty individuals, highlighting the struggles for justice during the Reconstruction era.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Day Freedom Died' is Charles Lane.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Day Freedom Died' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Day Freedom Died' have? A: 'The Day Freedom Died' contains 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Day Freedom Died' published? A: 'The Day Freedom Died' was published on March 31, 2009.
- Q: Is 'The Day Freedom Died' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'The Day Freedom Died' falls under the genre of Murder & Mayhem.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Day Freedom Died'? A: The book delves into themes of racial violence, justice, and the complexities of Reconstruction in America.
- Q: What is the book's approach to historical events? A: 'The Day Freedom Died' combines historical narrative with legal drama, offering a detailed account of the events surrounding the Colfax Massacre and its implications.
- Q: Can this book be suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'The Day Freedom Died' is suitable for educational purposes, particularly for those studying American history, civil rights, and legal history.