The Sacco and Vanzetti case : a brief history with documents /
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| Author / Creator: | Topp, Michael M. |
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| Imprint: | Boston : Bedford/St. Martin's, c2005. |
| Description: | xiv, 208 p. ; 21 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | The Bedford series in history and culture Bedford series in history and culture. |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5635116 |
| Summary: | In 1920 Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrants and devout anarchists, were accused of robbery and murder. Their subsequent trial and execution captivated the world and exposed many of the cultural and political tensions of 1920s America. Sacco and Vanzetti's supporters claimed the two anarchists had been persecuted for their beliefs and not their actions, while their detractors saw proof of the country's ability to protect itself from dangerous foreign elements. Michael Topp's unique collection of documents examines both sides and provides a clear presentation of the trial while emphasizing the broad historical context in which it was conducted. An interpretive introductory essay, document headnotes, a chronology, and questions for consideration provide further pedagogical support. A bibliographic essay and a brief discussion of artistic productions based on the trial are also included. |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 208 p. ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-194) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0312400888 140396808X |
