History 4 All, Inc. Publishers, announces the release of their newest work, An Extreme Prejudice: Anti-Italian Sentiment and Violence in Louisiana, 1855-1924, by author and historian, Alan G. Gauthreaux.An Extreme Prejudice portrays Italian immigrants as victims of their own pursuit of happiness. Encouraged to come to the United States and particularly Louisiana, to increase the “white” population after the American Civil War, most soon found themselves the victims of racial prejudice and deadly violence. As time passed, our melting-pot became more tolerant of ethnic differences to the point of when crimes against Italian immigrants proved too daunting, “white” citizens actively and publicly came to their aid. The Italian work ethic and strong desire to become part of the American dream is now a part of Louisiana’s rich mystique, and contributes to the majesty of the Italian immigrant in America.The author is a former teacher and National Outreach Coordinator for the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and his other works may be found in Civil War Times Magazine, Globe Communications Detective Series, and the Louisiana Historical Journal. Books available on History4All.com. For book signings or commentary, please call (504) 452-7147. Contact the author directly at agauthreauxma@gmail.com, or through History4All.com. Look for the video on FB or YouTube.com REVIEW COPIES FOR ACADEMICIANS AND MEDIA AVALIABLE AT media@history4all.com.
