Freedom's Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power

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"Freedom's Dominion" explores the dark side of American freedom, revealing how white Americans have historically used the concept of freedom to oppress others and resist government intervention on behalf of nonwhite people. Through a focus on Barbour County, Alabama, historian Jefferson Cowie traces a complex saga of domination, settler colonialism, slavery, secession, Reconstruction, New Deal opposition, and resistance to the civil rights movement. This riveting history challenges traditional notions of freedom in America, highlighting the ongoing clash between white individuals and federal authority.

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512

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Basic Books