Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism

Name: Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism
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Book Synopsis: Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Inspired by her research for the hit podcast Ultra, Rachel Maddow charts the rise of a wild American strain of authoritarianism that has been alive on the far-right edge of our politics for the better part of a century. Before and even after our troops had begun fighting abroad in World War II, a clandestine network flooded the country with disinformation aimed at sapping the strength of the U.S. war effort and persuading Americans that our natural alliance was with the Axis, not against it. It was a sophisticated and shockingly well-funded campaign to undermine democratic institutions, promote antisemitism, and destroy citizens’ confidence in their elected leaders, with the ultimate goal of overthrowing the U.S. government and installing authoritarian rule. That effort worked—tongue and groove—alongside an ultra-right paramilitary movement that stockpiled bombs and weapons and trained for mass murder and violent insurrection. At the same time, a handful of extraordinary activists and journalists were tracking the scheme, exposing it even as it was unfolding. In 1941 the U.S. Department of Justice finally made a frontal attack, identifying the key plotters, finding their backers, and prosecuting dozens in federal court. None of it went as planned. While the scheme has been remembered in history—if at all—as the work of fringe players, in reality it involved a large number of some of the country’s most influential elected officials. Their interference in law enforcement efforts against the plot is a dark story of the rule of law bending and then breaking under the weight of political intimidation. That failure of the legal system had consequences. The tentacles of that unslain beast have reached forward into our history for decades. But the heroic efforts of the activists, journalists, prosecutors, and regular citizens who sought to expose the insurrectionists also make for a deeply resonant, deeply relevant tale in our own disquieting times.

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Discover the gripping story of America's fight against fascism with the thought-provoking book "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism." Authored by the brilliant Rachel Maddow, this book uncovers a clandestine network that aimed to dismantle democratic institutions, foster anti-Semitism, and erode citizens' trust in elected leaders. Maddow's extensive research, including her work on the hit podcast Ultra, reveals the rise of authoritarianism and the astonishing efforts of activists and journalists who exposed the insurrectionists. Be captivated by this deeply resonant and relevant tale that sheds light on our own disquieting times.

Delve into the pages of "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism" and witness the heroic actions of a few committed individuals who prevented America from aligning with the Nazis during World War II. This meticulously researched book by acclaimed author Rachel Maddow captures the frightening reality of an ultra-right paramilitary movement that stockpiled weapons and trained for violent insurrection. Maddow's narrative exposes the sophisticated and well-financed campaign to undermine democracy while shining a spotlight on the brave activists and journalists who tracked the plot's unfolding and brought the plotters to justice in federal court.

New York Times best-selling author Rachel Maddow delivers a compelling and eye-opening account in "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism." Uncover the shocking truth about the far-right edge of American politics that has persisted for decades. Maddow's extensive research, fueled by her renowned podcast Ultra, exposes the network that spread disinformation to weaken the U.S. war effort in World War II. Experience the riveting story of how a handful of ordinary citizens and public servants fought against authoritarian rule, armed with determination and the fervent belief in preserving American democracy.

Step into the captivating world of "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism" and immerse yourself in the struggles and triumphs of those who fought against the insidious forces threatening our democracy. Join Rachel Maddow as she unravels the dark history that has extended its tentacles into our present, while offering a glimmer of hope through the heroic efforts of activists, journalists, prosecutors, and everyday citizens. Don't miss out on this timely and thought-provoking book that will leave you reflecting on the future of our nation.

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