They Called Themselves the K.K.K.: The Birth of an American Terrorist Group

Understanding how this group formed can shed light on the roots of American racial hatred. I'm curious what motivated this particular focus and approach.

The book vividly captures the terrifying growth of the group, but I found myself wondering how such hate could take hold in a supposedly civilized society.

There are so many stories from this era — I wonder how the author chose which ones to include for maximum impact.