Catching Hell from All Quarters

In Catching Hell from All Quarters, Sean Rost reshapes the narrative of the second Ku Klux Klan (1915-1930) by focusing on the anti-Klan activists in Missouri who fought against the organization's rise through various means such as editorial work, educational initiatives, and political pressure. The book explores the legacy of the Klan, challenging the conventional timeline that separates the Klan's decline during the Great Depression from its resurgence in the Civil Rights era. Rost draws vital connections between these periods, showing how ongoing anti-Klan efforts and alliances with far-right groups laid the groundwork for the Klan's revival post-World War II and influenced contemporary hate movements.