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America's Deadliest Election: The Cautionary Tale of the Most Violent Election in American History Hardcover – September 3, 2024

by Dana Bash (Author), David Fisher
4.4 out of 5 stars 427 ratings
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"Snappy and accessible prose... America’s Deadliest Election is the kind of book that might generate fresh interest in our country’s brief post-Civil War attempt at creating a multiracial democracy."—The Washington Post

The violent election of 1872 that serves as a warning for today's divided politics.

From CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, the fast-paced story of the extraordinary election that led to hundreds of murders, warfare in the streets of New Orleans, two governors of Louisiana—and changed the course of politics in our country.

The Election of 1872 was the most contentious in American history. After both parties complained of corruption, neither candidate would concede, two governors claimed office and chaos erupted. Rival newspapers engaged in a bitter war of words, politicians plotted to overthrow the government, and their supporters fought in the streets and attempted assassinations. The entire country watched in grim fascination as the wounds of the Civil War were ripped open and the promise of President Grant’s Reconstruction faltered in the face of violent resistance and the birth of the Ku Klux Klan.

In this riveting book, Dana Bash and David Fisher tell the incredible, little-known story of the election that pushed democracy to the breaking point, and sparked historic events including:
  • The Colfax Massacre, in which at least 150 Black men were killed by white supremacists
  • The extraordinary train race from New York to New Orleans for control of the state government
  • The election of the first black Congressman from Louisiana in the face of violent resistance
  • The Supreme Court ruling that ended Reconstruction and became the foundation of Southern segregation, changing the American legal system for the next century

Readers will find eerie parallels to today's divided political landscape and leaders willing to seize power no matter the cost. An eye-opening warning of what's at stake and what it takes to protect our democracy, this is a must-read tale of America's deadliest election.
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  6. ISBN-10
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“In snappy and accessible prose, Bash and Fisher distill key themes, including how elected leaders such as McEnery ‘let loose a monster’ when they ‘approved violence as an acceptable means to resolve political disputes.’ America’s Deadliest Election is the kind of book that might generate fresh interest in our country’s brief post-Civil War attempt at creating a multiracial democracy.”—The Washington Post


“Her meticulous re-creation of the confrontation, written with the prolific author David Fisher, couldn’t be more well timed.... You should read this book if you crave historical insight into the chaos that enveloped the United States following Trump’s loss in 2020. You might also consider reading it if you fear what may come in the months and years ahead. If nothing else, it will remind you that American Democracy has fought for its life before—and, at least for now, it’s still here."—Air Mail

“Democracy is so fragile, and these series of stunning events from some 150 years ago are a reminder that a foundational principle—the peaceful transfer of power—is so easily shattered by people who will do anything to remain in office and play upon voters’ fears and biases.” —Nicolle Wallace, anchor of Deadline: White House on MSNBC

“It is astonishing to discover that a violent election in Louisiana in 1872 would have such a profound national impact on civil rights. America's Deadliest Election is both an important and gripping story and is a reminder that American history never ceases to surprise us.” —Tom Clavin, New York Times bestselling author and coauthor of Throne of Grace: A Mountain Man, an Epic Adventure, and the Bloody Conquest of the American West

“This is an extremely important book about a little known but essential aspect of our history. It is the story of how we got to today and, unfortunately, where we might be going tomorrow.” —Fred Gray, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and author of Alabama v. King and Bus Ride to Justice

"A harrowing dive into Louisiana’s gubernatorial election of 1872…an elucidating case study in America’s bitter history of refusing to recognize election results....The authors manage to render the tortuous details of these political shenanigans engaging, and the consequences timely and fresh. Enlightening cautionary tale whose fury resonates today."—Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Dana Bash is CNN’s chief political correspondent and the anchor and host of Sunday morning’s State of the Union, serving as the network’s lead reporter covering campaigns and Congress. She regularly acts as a moderator for CNN’s political town hall specials and debates, including CNN’s first debate of the 2020 election cycle in Detroit. She has conducted sit-down interviews with major players in the political sphere during 2016, including Donald Trump, Senators Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Bernie Sanders, and Governors Jeb Bush and John Kasich. She is based in Washington, DC.

David Fisher is the author of more than twenty New York Times bestsellers. He lives in New York with his wife, Laura.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hanover Square Press; Original edition (September 3, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1335081070
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1335081070
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.24 x 1.03 x 9.16 inches
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  • CURTM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive telling of a complex period in American History
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
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    The political history of the post civil war south is rarely taught in history classes. Louisiana was the focal point of direct conflict that eventually affected the national presidential election of 1876. The final result established laws that sustained segregation and denied voting rights to Black Americans for nearly a century. It also lead to the dubious compromised installation of R. B. Hayes as President after a contested election. It is a good read for those who want to understand the true history of those times. It is a well written engaging story of a complicated period.
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  • Tierney A. Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
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    This book Parallels the events of today’s election
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  • Phyllis M. Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars A historical novel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
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    Loved the plot of this novel. I learned a lot about the Jewish experience in early America; about their struggles to survive in a white-dominated world; and about their relationship with newly-freed blacks who they felt a kinship with. The story is written from the setting of a grocery store owned by a young Jewish man and his crippled wife whose love for one another transcends all of their troubles of trying to fit in and be respected by the white community until one of their employees (a young black boy) is accused of killing a white man who was well respected in the community. Their loyalty to the black community is quickly tested. This novel is well-written and a page-turner.
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  • Gary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and, wow
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
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    Thank you Dan Abrams for suggesting these events as worthy of a book. Dana and David did a terrific job explaining/describing the national and southern state positions.

    I grew up in New Orleans and had no idea of the magnitude of its influence on the national stage.
    The parallels with today's world are obvious. Why are we so slow to evolve beyond our base tendencies?
    The same ridiculous fights continue today. And even then, in the 19th century, the divisions were widely between rural and urban voters, with rural voters feeling that they were being forced into accepting changes they don't want; integration of anyone other than white christians (with male domination, of course), reasonable gun control, freedom of women to run their own lives, acceptance of gender differences that have been around forever and aren't going to be prayed away. Even the violence of the 19th century seems to be returning.

    Also, I thought that the Epilogue was excellent. I just wish people would learn. We really don't have to relive these events. But we do it anyway. Alas.
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  • Mark Wieneke
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but . . .
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024
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    I enjoyed reading. However, there were too many characters while telling the story confused me.
    Sometimes they were mentioned again by name and couldn't remember their place. Could be me though
    I am older now and my mind is slower. I did want to continue until the end.
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  • Julia
    5.0 out of 5 stars OMG!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
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    This is a must-read book! It's eye-opening! It shows the extent of violations politicians were willing to commit to hold own to power. There was no such thing as peaceful election neither transfer of power. Many aspects of the Constitution is open for varied interpretations. What's going on in today's election is almost a carbon copy of what happened in Louisiana two centuries ago! I'd like to think civilization improves with time. But when rules of law are disregarded, no telling where this country is heading in the near future!
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  • Peggy G.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good book, with one flaw.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
    I hold Dana Bash in high regard for her journalistic acumen and integrity. Her book, coauthored with David Fisher, seems to be a well-researched story of the impact of racism on Louisiana politics in the 1870s, and the long-term effects on Jim Crow laws for more than a century. It is a quick read but at points more than gripping. There are aspects of the account which are eerily haunting of events in American politics in the last 30+ days. My only criticism is the absence of citations for the many quotes and details of the story. I assume that Ms. Bash is reporting accurately, but it is difficult to understand why she would publish a book of history without citing her sources. That notwithstanding, I recommend the book.
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  • happy shopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
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    Very interesting reading with a great deal of history. In some ways, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
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  • Ladydragon
    5.0 out of 5 stars History repeated
    Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2025
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    This book gives you history from back in the 1860's. It show how history is repeating itself. A good head's up for people to know your history, or repeat it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars good looking
    Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2025
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    good reading
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  • Lorne Johnson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not an easy read.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2024
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    Found the timeline difficult to follow and rather muddled with so many characters and events to keep track of ….although a good general accounting of America’s political climate during that time. I fully expected that the author would tie in the violence surrounding the more recent Trump defeat of 2020….an opportunity missed.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A most interesting read
    Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2024
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    This was a very interesting read. Given the current situation with recent elections, this puts the whole situation into perspective.
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