The legacy of Sacco and Vanzetti /
by Louis Joughin and Edmund M. Morgan ; introduction by Arthur M. Schlesinger.
- Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1978, c1948.
- xii, 596 pages ; 22 cm.
"First Princeton paperback printing, 1978". Includes index. Source: Gift of Paul Avrich, Aug. 26, 1986.
Bibliography: pages 557-580.
The Legacy of Sacco and Vanzetti is a comprehensive examination of the 1921 trial and subsequent execution of two Italian-American anarchists, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, who were convicted of robbery and murder in Massachusetts. The authors delve into the cultural and societal implications of the case, arguing that Sacco and Vanzetti were victims of a society rife with prejudice, chauvinism, and hysteria. Their execution became a symbol of injustice and sparked widespread protests both in the United States and internationally. The book is noted for its clarity, fairness, and thorough analysis, offering insights into the legal and social dynamics of the time.
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