Almost 30 years ago, James Meredith tried to integrate the University of Mississippi and ignited an armed white rebellion. This book recreates the day the country went to war against itself.

Past is never dead -- Whom shall I fear? -- Warrior -- Incendiary man -- We shall be invisible -- Order of battle -- In the Lord's hands -- Though the heavens fall -- Gates of bedlam -- Demons out of the earth -- Silent pillar -- Guns of midnight -- History will not forget you -- New civil war has begun -- Wall of fire -- After the dawn -- New age -- Greatest suppertime of all.