Displaying 1 of 1 2020 Format: Book Author: Zucchino, David, author Title: Wilmington's lie : the murderous coup of 1898 and the rise of white supremacy / David Zucchino. Publisher, Date: New York : Atlantic Monthly Press, 2020. ©2020 Description: xxii, 426 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm xxii, 426 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 20 cm Summary: By 1898 Wilmington, North Carolina, was a shining example of a mixed-race community - a bustling port city with a thriving African American middle class and a government made up of Republicans and Populists. But across the state - and the South - white supremacist Democrats were working to reverse the advances. This brutal insurrection is the only violent overthrow of an elected government in American history. David Zucchino uses contemporary newspaper reports, diaries, letters and official communications to create a gripping narrative that weaves together individual stories of hate, fear, and brutality. Subjects: Wilmington Race Riot, Wilmington, N.C., 1898 Wilmington Massacre, Wilmington, N.C., 1898. White supremacy movements -- North Carolina -- Wilmington -- History -- 19th century African Americans -- Civil rights -- North Carolina -- Wilmington -- History -- 19th century Wilmington (N.C.) -- Race relations -- History -- 19th century. Wilmington (N.C.) -- Politics and government -- 19th century. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. LCCN: 2019040587 ISBN: 9780802128386 (hardcover) 9780802148650 (softcover) 9780802148650 (BC) 9780802148650 (BC) System Availability: 4 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 4 Control Number: 1791532 Call Number: 305.8009756/2709034 Course Reserves: 0 # Local items in: 2 # System items in: 2 Place Request Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Map It Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
