This book is a vivid and gripping account of some of the most important riots in American history. The author explores the social, economic, and political factors that led to these outbreaks of violence, and provides detailed descriptions of the major incidents and key players involved. He also includes a wealth of illustrations and images that bring these historical events to life, making this book a compelling and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of civil unrest and protest in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.