Wilmington's Lie
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
From Pulitzer Prize-winner David Zucchino comes a searing account of the Wilmington riot and coup of 1898, an extraordinary event unknown to most Americans
David Zucchino Books
Wilmington's Lie (Winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize)
The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The narrative delves into the Wilmington riot and coup of 1898, a pivotal yet largely overlooked event in American history. Through meticulous research, the author reveals the violent overthrow of a democratically elected government and the devastating impact on the African American community. This account not only highlights the brutality of the uprising but also explores themes of racial tension, power dynamics, and the struggle for civil rights, shedding light on a crucial chapter that has shaped contemporary society.
Thunder Run
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Thunder Run is the story of the surprise assault on Baghdad-one of the most decisive battle in American combat history-by the Spartan Brigade, the Second Brigade of the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized). More than just a rendering of a single battle, Thunder Run is a candid account of how soldiers respond under fire and stress and how human frailties are magnified in a war zone.
