Second Coming of the Invisible Empire

Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, the narrative explores the formation of a fraternal order by William Joseph Simmons, who sought to capitalize on the Ku Klux Klan's notoriety. This iteration of the Klan, emerging in the 1920s, promoted a doctrine of extreme nationalism, Protestant values, and white supremacy, gaining significant social and political influence. The book offers a meticulously researched account, revealing new insights into this pivotal and often overlooked chapter in American history.