Days of Rage
'Days of Rage' by Bryan Burrough dives into the turbulent landscape of 1970s America, a time marked by radical activism and violent rebellion. Through gripping narratives, Burrough unveils the often-overlooked stories of domestic terrorism orchestrated by groups like the Weather Underground and the Black Liberation Army. The book intricately weaves personal accounts with historical context, revealing the motivations that drove individuals to extremes. As legends clash with ideals, readers are left questioning the line between justice and chaos. Will the past’s shadows reveal lessons for today, or do they merely echo the cycles of unrest?
By Bryan Burrough
Published: 2016
"In a world where the lines between justice and vengeance blur, the true cost of revolution is measured not in victories, but in the shattered lives left in its wake."
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The Weathermen. The Symbionese Liberation Army. The FALN. The Black Liberation Army. The names seem quaint now, but there was a stretch of time in America when there was on average more than one significant terrorist act in the U.S. every week. The FBI combated these groups and others as nodes in a single revolutionary underground, dedicated to the violent overthrow of the American government. Thus began a decade-long battle between the FBI and these homegrown terrorists, compellingly and thrillingly documented in Days of Rage.
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Bryan Burrough
Bryan Burrough is an acclaimed American author and journalist known for his engaging narrative nonfiction and deep dives into American history and culture. He is best known for his books "Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34," which explores the violent era of the Great Depression and the rise of notorious criminals, and "Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence," delving into the turbulent 1970s and the radical groups of that time. His writing style is characterized by meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and a compelling narrative voice that brings historical figures and events to life. Burrough has contributed to various prestigious publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times, solidifying his reputation as a prominent chronicler of America's most gripping stories.
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- Authors
- Bryan Burrough
- Published
- April 2016
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- ISBN
- 0143107976
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 610
- Genres
- Social Justice MovementsHistoryPolitical HistoryPolitics and Current Affairs
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Days of Rage
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