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Using the Philadelphia Native American Riots of 1844 as his model, Professor Feldberg analyzes and contrasts the varieties of collective violence-ethnic, religious, racial, economic, political, vigilante-that beset American cities during the first half of the nineteenth century. In focusing on specific historical events that have much broader significance, Professor Feldberg provides a succinct, readable book that will be of interest to students of American history and criminal justice. A bibliographical essay is included. | The Turbulent Era by Michael Feldberg, Paperback | Indigo Chapters