A thorough review of this would take writing another book, so I will keep this short and sweet.

This book is phenomenally well-researched (the notes for each chapter offer up a wealth of resources), and while a decent understanding of American history will help in grasping the time this book covers the actual text reads very well. I didn't stumble into overly complicated terminology that wasn't defined. There are some assumption made that don't have the breadth of support of others, but overall a stunning non-fiction read offering a solid framework and foundation for tracing racist ideas in America. It covers not only the historical origins of racist ideas but also their current impacts on the sociopolitical sphere. Well worth the time it takes to read, and I highly recommend it!