Citizens

By LEVIN MEYER and Meyer Levin

Book Overview

Citizens is a non-fiction book written by Meyer Levin, originally published in 1950. The book is a comprehensive account of the landmark case of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager in Atlanta who was falsely accused of murdering a young girl in 1913. The case sparked widespread anti-Semitic sentiment and eventually led to Frank's lynching in 1915. Levin's book provides a detailed examination of the case, including the trial, appeals, and subsequent events. The author also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and the growing tension between Jews and non-Jews in the South. Citizens is widely regarded as a seminal work of investigative journalism and a powerful indictment of the injustices faced by minorities in America. The book has been praised for its meticulous research, compelling storytelling, and unflinching portrayal of the human cost of prejudice and bigotry. It remains a relevant and important work today, particularly in light of ongoing debates around race, religion, and justice in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162780193
• ISBN13: 9781162780191
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"