Extremists
Gadflies of American Society
1st Edition
Published on 25. April 2017
208 pages
978-1-5107-0708-5 (ISBN)
Description
"Extremism tends to flourish in times of crisis," writes Jules Archer. It comes in all shapes and sizes and attaches itself to various causes. You can find extremism at the beginning with the founding fathers, extremists in the eyes of the British government and you can most definitely find it today. Jules Archer chronicles a history of extremists such as:
- Puritans,
- Suffragettes,
- The Klu Klux Klan,
- and Prohibitionists.
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Jules Archer was one of the most respected names in nonfiction for young people. During his lifetime he published over seventy books, which have been translated into twelve languages throughout the world. He lived in Scotts Valley California until his death in 2008.
Brianna Dumont is a self-proclaimed history buff with a degree in art history and archaeology as well as classics. She has traveled extensively in search of great museums and historical sites to visit. When she is home, she is an independent historian and full-time writer who is quickly becoming best friends with her local librarian. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.
Brianna Dumont is a self-proclaimed history buff with a degree in art history and archaeology as well as classics. She has traveled extensively in search of great museums and historical sites to visit. When she is home, she is an independent historian and full-time writer who is quickly becoming best friends with her local librarian. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- 1. What Is Extremism?
- 2. Ear-Slicers, Witch-Hunters, and Roughnecks
- 3. The Extremists of 1776
- 4. "March with Me into the Towns!"
- 5. Mob Hysteria Against Masons and Catholics
- 6. Attacks on Privilege
- 7. The Extremist World of Horace Greeley
- 8. Imperialists, Vigilantes, and Know-Nothings
- 9. Civil War Extremists, the K.K.K., and Indian-Killers
- 10. Monopolists, Bomb-Throwers, and Saloon-Wreckers
- 11. "By George and By Jingo!"
- 12. Robber Barons, Wobblies, and Super-Patriots
- 13. Jazz Age and Depression Extremists
- 14. Hitlerites and Stalinites
- 15. McCarthyism Falls
- Birchism Rises
- 16. Extremism in the Sixties
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
