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

This monumental 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 chapters cover beliefs, including white supremacy, nativism, religion, moralism and education
terms and abbreviations, with a definitive glossary
biographies of prominent historical Klansmen and profiles of KKK groups and front groups
profiles of individuals and groups linked or friendly to the Klan
an historical overview of the Klan in politics, including friendly and adversarial politicians
a discussion of activities in the United States and abroad
the use of violence, with a roster of murder victims, a compilation of arson and bombing incidents, and sketches of riots and lynchings
state and federal efforts to police or infiltrate the Klan
watchdog groups
and current and historic journalists who covered Klan activities. Appendices provide a KKK timeline and reproductions of several key Klan documents.