The first comprehensive examination of the nineteenth-century Ku Klux Klan since the 1970s, Ku-Klux pinpoints the group's rise with startling acuity. Historians have traced the origins of the Klan to Pulaski, Tennessee, in 1866, but the details behind the group's emergence have long remained shadowy. By parsing the earliest descriptions of the Klan, Elaine Frantz Parsons reveals that it was only as reports of the Tennessee Klan's mysterious and menacing activities began circulating in northern newspapers that whites enthusiastically formed their own Klan groups throughout the South. The spread of the Klan was thus intimately connected with the politics and mass media of the North.Shedding new light on the ideas that motivated the Klan, Parsons explores Klansmen's appropriation of images and language from northern urban forms such as minstrelsy, burlesque, and business culture. While the Klan sought to retain the prewar racial order, the figure of the Ku-Klux became a joint creation of northern popular cultural entrepreneurs and southern whites seeking, perversely and violently, to modernize the South. Innovative and packed with fresh insight, Parsons' book offers the definitive acc... [Read More]

A costume uniform to dress up as the Union General Ulysses S. Grant. This child costume comes with jacket with decorative buttons, bow tie, belt, boot toppers, hat and beard. Not included: collard shirt, sword, scabbard, pants and shoes.

A large picture of Union General Ulysses S Grant in his Union Uniform during the American Civil War.

This United States Political History shirt features President Ulysses S. Grant. Celebrate American and Presidential History with this tee shirt from The War Is Hell Store.

Ulysses S. Grant ( 1822-1885) was the General in charge of the Union Army. He defeated the Confederacy ending the Civil War. An American hero he was elected 18th President of the United States.

Lead the Union to victory in this incredible Civil War costume. Perfect for school plays or history presentations, this outfit will transform your child into a real character! Costume features: Jacket Belt Bowtie Boot tops Hat Beard Pants and sword not included

Type: Doctor/ Surgeon/ Nurse Costume Set Material: Polyester/PlasticDoctor costume set including 9 piece: lab coat, face mask, stethoscope, thermometer, reflex hammer, blood pressure utensil, safe scissors, safe syringe, adhesive bandage Surgeon costume set including 10 piece: surgical top, surgical pants, matching hat, stethoscope, thermometer, reflex hammer, blood pressure utensil, safe scissors, safe syringe, adhesive bandage Nurse costume set including: Pink t-shirt, pants, a matching hat, a stethoscope, a syringe and other medical utensils toys.Recommend Age: 3 to 6 years oldOne Size fits most:Garment length: 18.1 inch (46cm)Garment Chest Circumference: 29.1 inch (74cm)TopTie doctor/surgeon role play costume set would be perfect

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Price is for 2 pcs. The set includes 1 top and 1 pantColor:  red*** Top: comes in one adjustable size. *** Pant: Waistline: Elastic band Stretches between 10" (25cm) to 14" (35cm)Pant length: approx 28 inch (72cm)Features: ** Soft and comfortable to wear. Mainly use for belly dance. ** Absolutely perfect and comfortable for performance dance. ** Sheer and elegant you will be the Diva of the dance when you don this costume. ** Enjoy and feel the glamour as you twirl and whirl in this top and pant set. ** Want something a little nicer? Try our dancing