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Under the Eye of Power: How Fear of Secret Societies Shapes American Democracy

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Book Synopsis: From beloved cultural historian and acclaimed author of Ghostland comes a history of America's obsession with secret societies and the conspiracies of hidden power. The United States was born in paranoia. From the American Revolution (thought by some to be a conspiracy organized by the French) to the Salem witch trials to the Satanic Panic, the Illuminati, and QAnon, one of the most enduring narratives that defines the United States is simply this: secret groups are conspiring to pervert the will of the people and the rule of law. We’d like to assume these panics exist only at the fringes of society, or are unique features of the internet age. But history tells us, in fact, that they are woven into the fabric of American democracy.

Cultural historian Colin Dickey has built a career studying how our most irrational beliefs reach the mainstream, why, and what they tell us about ourselves. In Under the Eye of Power, Dickey charts the history of America through its paranoias and fears of secret societies, while seeking to explain why so many people—including some of the most powerful people in the country—continue to subscribe to these conspiracy theories. Paradoxically, he finds, belief in the fantastical and conspiratorial can be more soothing than what we fear the most: the chaos and randomness of history, the rising and falling of fortunes in America, and the messiness of democracy. Only in seeing the cycle of this history, Dickey says, can we break it.

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Unlock the secrets of American democracy with Colin Dickey's groundbreaking book, "Under the Eye of Power: How Fear of Secret Societies Shapes American Democracy." Delve into the intriguing history of paranoia and conspiracy theories that have shaped our nation from its very founding. From the French-orchestrated American Revolution to the infamous Salem witch trials, Dickey explores how these secret societies have gripped our collective psyche.

In "Under the Eye of Power," Dickey astutely dissects the allure of secret groups and why so many influential individuals, even today, embrace these conspiratorial beliefs. This captivating journey into the heart of America's fears offers a profound understanding of how our most irrational thoughts can permeate mainstream society. By recognizing the cycle of these suspicions, we can transcend the chaos and uncertainty that often plague our historical narrative, our fortunes, and the functioning of our democracy.

With meticulous research and masterful storytelling, Colin Dickey enlightens us on America's fixation with hidden power and unveils the mesmerizing web of conspiracy theories that have been woven into the fabric of our nation. As a renowned cultural historian, Dickey brings his expertise to bear on the overlooked connections between secret societies and our democratic system, unraveling the threads of paranoia that intertwine the past and present.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this eye-opening exploration of America's secret history. Order "Under the Eye of Power" now and witness the transformative power of understanding, as Dickey empowers us to break free from the shackles of conspiracy thinking and embrace a more vibrant and informed democratic society.

Order now and uncover the truth behind America's obsessions, as Colin Dickey reveals the hidden forces that shape our democracy.

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