Bibliograph

The Cincinnati courthouse riot, by Steven J. Rolfes

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Label

The Cincinnati courthouse riot, by Steven J. Rolfes

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-203) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Cincinnati courthouse riot

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

920018235

Responsibility statement

by Steven J. Rolfes

Summary

"In the late nineteenth century, political corruption had plagued Cincinnati for years, and the city repeatedly turned a blind eye to its leaders' depravity. However, a string of murders in the mid-1880s, culminating in the controversial verdict of an 1884 murder trial, sparked a three-day riot during which the Hamilton County courthouse was burned to the ground. This account of the incident serves as a reminder that true freedom and democracy require all citizens to hold elected officials accountable for leading responsibly"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Cincinnati and the Gilded Age -- Dress rehearsal for a riot -- The curious world of Cincinnati politics -- Murder most foul -- A dragon rises from the Ohio -- Murder most foul, again! -- The trial and the verdict -- Escape and a meeting at Music Hall -- The first night -- The second night -- The third night -- Lessons unlearned

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