Going to Hell to Get the Devil: The 1972 Charlotte Three Case
Going to Hell to Get the Devil examines the Charlotte Three case and its place in the African American freedom struggle in Charlotte, North Carolina. The book connects the prosecution of three Black civil rights activists to the city’s efforts to maintain a business-friendly image and the wider political shifts of the 1960s and 1970s.
At a glance
- Covers the prosecution of the Charlotte Three, three Black civil rights activists charged in connection with the 1968 Lazy B Stables fire.
- Sets the case against the political and racial backdrop of Charlotte in the 1960s and 1970s.
- The listing describes a comprehensive examination of the case and its consequences.
Reference price: $39.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Links a specific criminal case to the broader history of civil rights activism and local political power.
- Provides a focused account of Charlotte’s postwar history through the case’s public and political effects.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | LSU Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 20, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0807181757 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0807181751 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.81 x 9 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.25 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of African American history and civil rights history.
- Readers interested in Southern urban history, political activism, and contested criminal prosecutions.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a general survey of the entire civil rights movement or a light, nonhistorical read.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Going to Hell to Get the Devil about?
It examines the Charlotte Three case, in which three Black civil rights activists were prosecuted over the 1968 burning of the Lazy B Stables, and considers the case’s wider implications for Charlotte and the freedom struggle.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 304 pages.
Who published this edition?
The listed publisher is LSU Press, with a publication date of March 20, 2024.
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