An in-depth examination of the Ku Klux Klan at its height. Utilizing primary sources, including speeches by Klan leaders and regional and national Klan newspapers, pamphlets, and books, this book goes beyond the superficial accounts of the Klan's hostility to various groups to include what Klan members thought and said and why; why particular segments of the population were attracted by Klan ideology; and the appeal of the Klan to white women. Clearly and colorfully written, this superb analysis will be of value to scholars, students, and general readers interested in a fascinating chapter in American history.