Hampton and His Red Shirts: South Carolina's Deliverance in 1876

Hampton and His Red Shirts: South Carolina''s Deliverance in 1876 by Alfred B. Williams is a compelling exploration of one of the most turbulent periods in South Carolina’s history. This book provides an in-depth account of the political and social upheaval that marked the end of Reconstruction and the controversial rise of Wade Hampton III and his Red Shirts.

Williams meticulously details the poli...