The Tragedy and the Triumph of Phenix City, Alabama

Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 9-01. First edition, as stated. Hardcover. Very Good/Very good minus. "In 1954 a mortal storm was brewing, for in Phenix City no one was safe. The Constitutional guarantees were suspended and the basic rights of man held hostage." (from the front cover). "'Margaret Anne Barnes has reached into the distant past to create a vivid picture of the most sensational crime story of the 1950s - the assassination of the attorney general-elect of Alabama. With the sure skill lof the accomplished journalist and storyteller that she is, Ms. Barnes captures not merely "the tragedy and the triumph" of Phenix City, but the humor and pathos as well through the endless parade of bizarre characters who so vividly people this book. Although the story is nearly forgotten, the impact of the Phenix City episode on Alabama politics - and by extension on national politics - is lasting and incalculable. This makes Ms. Barnes' book both an engrossing story and a valuable contribution to history.'" The black (or very dark gray) boards have some edgewear and corner bumps. Previous owner name on front fly leaf. Red endpapers.Jacket has some minor edgewear, plus some wrinkling around the top edge.