The Wilmington Insurrection of 1898

This audiobook explores the Wilmington insurrection of 1898, the only coup d’état ever attempted on U.S. soil, shedding light on the violent events and rise of white supremacy during that period. It aims to uncover the true story behind the assault, which involved the overthrow of a democratically elected government and targeted violence against Black residents. Using straightforward language, it seeks to answer key questions about the causes, key players, and aftermath of this significant but often underreported episode in American history.