Waco Standoff |
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| Author:
| Gillam, Scott |
| Series title: | Essential Events Set 9 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62968-034-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
| Publisher: | ABDO Publishing Company
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| Imprint: | Essential Library |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $59.93USD $39.93 |
Book Description:
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This title examines an important historic event--the standoff in Waco, Texas, between federal law enforcement agencies and Branch Davidian leader David Koresh and his followers living in the Mount Carmel Center. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history and religious beliefs of Koresh's group, the suspected criminal activity that led law enforcement to surround the compound, the events of the 51-day standoff, and its tragic end. Also discussed are the social and religious...
More DescriptionThis title examines an important historic event--the standoff in Waco, Texas, between federal law enforcement agencies and Branch Davidian leader David Koresh and his followers living in the Mount Carmel Center. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history and religious beliefs of Koresh's group, the suspected criminal activity that led law enforcement to surround the compound, the events of the 51-day standoff, and its tragic end. Also discussed are the social and religious contexts that contributed to the tragedy. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.