"The Election of 1872 was the most contentious in American history. After both parties complained of corruption, neither candidate would concede and chaos erupted. The entire country watched as the wounds of the Civil War were ripped open and the promise of Reconstruction faltered in the face of violent resistance. In this book, readers will find eerie parallels to today's divided political landscape. An eye-opening warning of what's at stake, this is a must-read tale of America's deadliest election"--