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- Title
The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States.
- Authors
Ervin, Keona Katrice
- Abstract
"The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States" by Walter Johnson is a book that explores the historical significance of St. Louis and its connection to the larger narrative of racial and economic formations in the United States. The author argues that St. Louis was not just a microcosm of national trends, but rather a crucible of American history where US imperialism and anti-Blackness intersected. The book traces the violent history of St. Louis from the fur trade era to the present day, highlighting the interconnectedness of empire, racial capitalism, and racial violence. It also examines the city's role in the systemic genocide of Native people and the removal of Black people, as well as the resistance and radicalism that emerged in response. Overall, "The Broken Heart of America" offers a comprehensive and critical analysis of the city's history and its impact on the United States as a whole.
- Subjects
AMERICA; SAINT Louis (Mo.); UNITED States history; POWER (Social sciences); INDIAN Removal, 1813-1903; KILLINGS by police; INDIGENOUS peoples; LYNCHING
- Publication
Labor: Studies in Working Class History of the Americas, 2024, Vol 21, Issue 2, p155
- ISSN
1547-6715
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1215/15476715-11021068