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Fahey sets a task that would have daunted a less ambitious scholar: exploration of racial attitudes in an international context with the United States and Britain as the main stage. -- Albion

Fahey sets a task that would have daunted a less ambitious scholar: exploration of racial attitudes in an international context with the United States and Britain as the main stage. -- Albion Provides valuable insights into important aspects of the early years of the IOGT. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Fahey's study... is an important addition to the scholarship of fraternal societies, the temperance movement, women's history, and African American history. -- Ohio History Shed needed light on this important and unique group. His internationalist approach provides many insights into the society, its inner workings, and its place in the history of temperance and fraternal organizations. -- Journal of Mississippi History Fahey commands great respect for pulling a coherent story out of often fragmentary data. -- Journal of American History In rediscovering some remarkable and influential characters, Fahey has tapped a rich seam and for that he deserves our gratitude. -- History Provides new insights into this fraternal order, which has received very little attention from historians. -- Contemporary Drug Problems A good overview of the interplay of universalist themes in the temperance movement with the forces of racism and nationalism. -- Choice A useful and even important book which spans the fields of British and American history, and speaks to issues of racism, internationalism, voluntary organizations, fraternalism, the social life of blacks, and temperance reform. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Fahey's well-researched and clearly written social and cultural history of the International Order of Good Templars largely succeeds in rescuing this important temperance organization from historical oblivion. -- North Carolina Historical Review Well crafted and clearly written.... Fahey's findings may change somewhat prevailing views about the nineteenth-century American temperance movement. -- H-SHGAPE Drawn from previously untapped sources that lie in British and American archives, Fahey's book illuminates a fresh aspect of African American history -- the study of the black Templars. -- Florida Historical Quarterly Adds considerably to an expanding genre of monographs that are reconsidering some previously ignored social sources of American culture, particularly in defining the relationship between masculine and feminine spheres. -- Church History Imaginative and persuasive. -- American Studies This study makes an important contribution to the literature on temperance, fraternal organizations and late nineteenth-century Anglo-American attitudes toward race. -- American Studies It is not only a valuable addition to the history of nineteen-century temperance but an original contribution to our understanding of post-Civil War race relations. -- American Historical Review

-Fahey sets a task that would have daunted a less ambitious scholar: exploration of racial attitudes in an international context with the United States and Britain as the main stage.- -- Albion -A useful and even important book which spans the fields of British and American history, and speaks to issues of racism, internationalism, voluntary organizations, fraternalism, the social life of blacks, and temperance reform.- -- Social History of Alcohol Review -Provides valuable insights into important aspects of the early years of the IOGT.- -- Social History of Alcohol Review -Fahey's study... is an important addition to the scholarship of fraternal societies, the temperance movement, women's history, and African American history.- -- Ohio History -Fahey's well-researched and clearly written social and cultural history of the International Order of Good Templars largely succeeds in rescuing this important temperance organization from historical oblivion.- -- North Carolina Historical Review -Shed needed light on this important and unique group. His internationalist approach provides many insights into the society, its inner workings, and its place in the history of temperance and fraternal organizations.- -- Journal of Mississippi History -Fahey commands great respect for pulling a coherent story out of often fragmentary data.- -- Journal of American History -Well crafted and clearly written.... Fahey's findings may change somewhat prevailing views about the nineteenth-century American temperance movement.- -- H-SHGAPE -In rediscovering some remarkable and influential characters, Fahey has tapped a rich seam and for that he deserves our gratitude.- -- History -Drawn from previously untapped sources that lie in British and American archives, Fahey's book illuminates a fresh aspect of African American history -- the study of the black Templars.- -- Florida Historical Quarterly -Provides new insights into this fraternal order, which has received very little attention from historians.- -- Contemporary Drug Problems -Adds considerably to an expanding genre of monographs that are reconsidering some previously ignored social sources of American culture, particularly in defining the relationship between masculine and feminine spheres.- -- Church History -A good overview of the interplay of universalist themes in the temperance movement with the forces of racism and nationalism.- -- Choice -Imaginative and persuasive.- -- American Studies -This study makes an important contribution to the literature on temperance, fraternal organizations and late nineteenth-century Anglo-American attitudes toward race.- -- American Studies -It is not only a valuable addition to the history of nineteen-century temperance but an original contribution to our understanding of post-Civil War race relations.- -- American Historical Review Fahey sets a task that would have daunted a less ambitious scholar: exploration of racial attitudes in an international context with the United States and Britain as the main stage. -- Albion A useful and even important book which spans the fields of British and American history, and speaks to issues of racism, internationalism, voluntary organizations, fraternalism, the social life of blacks, and temperance reform. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Provides valuable insights into important aspects of the early years of the IOGT. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Fahey's study... is an important addition to the scholarship of fraternal societies, the temperance movement, women's history, and African American history. -- Ohio History Fahey's well-researched and clearly written social and cultural history of the International Order of Good Templars largely succeeds in rescuing this important temperance organization from historical oblivion. -- North Carolina Historical Review Shed needed light on this important and unique group. His internationalist approach provides many insights into the society, its inner workings, and its place in the history of temperance and fraternal organizations. -- Journal of Mississippi History Fahey commands great respect for pulling a coherent story out of often fragmentary data. -- Journal of American History Well crafted and clearly written.... Fahey's findings may change somewhat prevailing views about the nineteenth-century American temperance movement. -- H-SHGAPE In rediscovering some remarkable and influential characters, Fahey has tapped a rich seam and for that he deserves our gratitude. -- History Drawn from previously untapped sources that lie in British and American archives, Fahey's book illuminates a fresh aspect of African American history -- the study of the black Templars. -- Florida Historical Quarterly Provides new insights into this fraternal order, which has received very little attention from historians. -- Contemporary Drug Problems Adds considerably to an expanding genre of monographs that are reconsidering some previously ignored social sources of American culture, particularly in defining the relationship between masculine and feminine spheres. -- Church History A good overview of the interplay of universalist themes in the temperance movement with the forces of racism and nationalism. -- Choice Imaginative and persuasive. -- American Studies This study makes an important contribution to the literature on temperance, fraternal organizations and late nineteenth-century Anglo-American attitudes toward race. -- American Studies It is not only a valuable addition to the history of nineteen-century temperance but an original contribution to our understanding of post-Civil War race relations. -- American Historical Review Fahey sets a task that would have daunted a less ambitious scholar: exploration of racial attitudes in an international context with the United States and Britain as the main stage. -- Albion A useful and even important book which spans the fields of British and American history, and speaks to issues of racism, internationalism, voluntary organizations, fraternalism, the social life of blacks, and temperance reform. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Provides valuable insights into important aspects of the early years of the IOGT. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Fahey's study... is an important addition to the scholarship of fraternal societies, the temperance movement, women's history, and African American history. -- Ohio History Fahey's well-researched and clearly written social and cultural history of the International Order of Good Templars largely succeeds in rescuing this important temperance organization from historical oblivion. -- North Carolina Historical Review Shed needed light on this important and unique group. His internationalist approach provides many insights into the society, its inner workings, and its place in the history of temperance and fraternal organizations. -- Journal of Mississippi History Fahey commands great respect for pulling a coherent story out of often fragmentary data. -- Journal of American History Well crafted and clearly written.... Fahey's findings may change somewhat prevailing views about the nineteenth-century American temperance movement. -- H-SHGAPE In rediscovering some remarkable and influential characters, Fahey has tapped a rich seam and for that he deserves our gratitude. -- History Drawn from previously untapped sources that lie in British and American archives, Fahey's book illuminates a fresh aspect of African American history -- the study of the black Templars. -- Florida Historical Quarterly Provides new insights into this fraternal order, which has received very little attention from historians. -- Contemporary Drug Problems Adds considerably to an expanding genre of monographs that are reconsidering some previously ignored social sources of American culture, particularly in defining the relationship between masculine and feminine spheres. -- Church History A good overview of the interplay of universalist themes in the temperance movement with the forces of racism and nationalism. -- Choice Imaginative and persuasive. -- American Studies This study makes an important contribution to the literature on temperance, fraternal organizations and late nineteenth-century Anglo-American attitudes toward race. -- American Studies It is not only a valuable addition to the history of nineteen-century temperance but an original contribution to our understanding of post-Civil War race relations. -- American Historical Review Imaginative and persuasive. -- American Studies

Fahey sets a task that would have daunted a less ambitious scholar: exploration of racial attitudes in an international context with the United States and Britain as the main stage. -- Albion

Fahey sets a task that would have daunted a less ambitious scholar: exploration of racial attitudes in an international context with the United States and Britain as the main stage. -- Albion A useful and even important book which spans the fields of British and American history, and speaks to issues of racism, internationalism, voluntary organizations, fraternalism, the social life of blacks, and temperance reform. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Provides valuable insights into important aspects of the early years of the IOGT. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Fahey's study... is an important addition to the scholarship of fraternal societies, the temperance movement, women's history, and African American history. -- Ohio History Fahey's well-researched and clearly written social and cultural history of the International Order of Good Templars largely succeeds in rescuing this important temperance organization from historical oblivion. -- North Carolina Historical Review Shed needed light on this important and unique group. His internationalist approach provides many insights into the society, its inner workings, and its place in the history of temperance and fraternal organizations. -- Journal of Mississippi History Fahey commands great respect for pulling a coherent story out of often fragmentary data. -- Journal of American History Well crafted and clearly written.... Fahey's findings may change somewhat prevailing views about the nineteenth-century American temperance movement. -- H-SHGAPE In rediscovering some remarkable and influential characters, Fahey has tapped a rich seam and for that he deserves our gratitude. -- History Drawn from previously untapped sources that lie in British and American archives, Fahey's book illuminates a fresh aspect of African American history -- the study of the black Templars. -- Florida Historical Quarterly Provides new insights into this fraternal order, which has received very little attention from historians. -- Contemporary Drug Problems Adds considerably to an expanding genre of monographs that are reconsidering some previously ignored social sources of American culture, particularly in defining the relationship between masculine and feminine spheres. -- Church History A good overview of the interplay of universalist themes in the temperance movement with the forces of racism and nationalism. -- Choice Imaginative and persuasive. -- American Studies This study makes an important contribution to the literature on temperance, fraternal organizations and late nineteenth-century Anglo-American attitudes toward race. -- American Studies It is not only a valuable addition to the history of nineteen-century temperance but an original contribution to our understanding of post-Civil War race relations. -- American Historical Review

A useful and even important book which spans the fields of British and American history, and speaks to issues of racism, internationalism, voluntary organizations, fraternalism, the social life of blacks, and temperance reform. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Fahey's study... is an important addition to the scholarship of fraternal societies, the temperance movement, women's history, and African American history. -- Ohio History Fahey's well-researched and clearly written social and cultural history of the International Order of Good Templars largely succeeds in rescuing this important temperance organization from historical oblivion. -- North Carolina Historical Review Fahey commands great respect for pulling a coherent story out of often fragmentary data. -- Journal of American History In rediscovering some remarkable and influential characters, Fahey has tapped a rich seam and for that he deserves our gratitude. -- History Provides new insights into this fraternal order, which has received very little attention from historians. -- Contemporary Drug Problems A good overview of the interplay of universalist themes in the temperance movement with the forces of racism and nationalism. -- Choice This study makes an important contribution to the literature on temperance, fraternal organizations and late nineteenth-century Anglo-American attitudes toward race. -- American Studies It is not only a valuable addition to the history of nineteen-century temperance but an original contribution to our understanding of post-Civil War race relations. -- American Historical Review Fahey sets a task that would have daunted a less ambitious scholar: exploration of racial attitudes in an international context with the United States and Britain as the main stage. -- Albion Provides valuable insights into important aspects of the early years of the IOGT. -- Social History of Alcohol Review Shed needed light on this important and unique group. His internationalist approach provides many insights into the society, its inner workings, and its place in the history of temperance and fraternal organizations. -- Journal of Mississippi History Well crafted and clearly written.... Fahey's findings may change somewhat prevailing views about the nineteenth-century American temperance movement. -- H-SHGAPE Drawn from previously untapped sources that lie in British and American archives, Fahey's book illuminates a fresh aspect of African American history -- the study of the black Templars. -- Florida Historical Quarterly Adds considerably to an expanding genre of monographs that are reconsidering some previously ignored social sources of American culture, particularly in defining the relationship between masculine and feminine spheres. -- Church History Imaginative and persuasive. -- American Studies

-Fahey sets a task that would have daunted a less ambitious scholar: exploration of racial attitudes in an international context with the United States and Britain as the main stage.- -- Albion

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David M. Fahey, professor of history at Miami University (Ohio), is former president of the Alcohol and Temperance History Group. He is editor of The Black Lodge in White America.

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