{"product_id":"join-the-conspiracy-how-a-brooklyn-eccentric-got-lost-on-the-right-infiltrated-the-left-and-brought-down-the-biggest-bombing-network-in-new-york-hardback-9781531508159","title":"Join the Conspiracy; How a Brooklyn Eccentric Got Lost on the Right, Infiltrated the Left, and Brought Down the Biggest Bombing Network in New York (Hardback) 9781531508159","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eJoin the Conspiracy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHow a Brooklyn Eccentric Got Lost on the Right, Infiltrated the Left, and Brought Down the Biggest Bombing Network in New York\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJonathan Butler (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781531508159\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 September 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages, 68 b\/w illustrations\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 3 cm, 0.612 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive into the electrifying tale of a Brooklyn-born patriot turned radical activist, in an era when America was torn by its ideological extremes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the shadow of recent turmoil, \u003ci\u003eJoin the Conspiracy \u003c\/i\u003etransports readers to a pivotal moment of division and dissent in American history: the late 1960s. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and a nation grappling with internal conflict, this compelling narrative follows the life of George Demmerle, a factory worker whose political odyssey encapsulates the era's tumultuous spirit. From his roots as a concerned citizen wary of his country's leftward tilt, Demmerle's journey takes a dramatic turn as he delves into the heart of radical activism. \u003cbr\u003e Participating in iconic protests from the March on Washington to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Demmerle's story is a whirlwind of political fervor, embodying the struggle against what was perceived as imperialist war and racial injustice. His transformation is marked by alliances with key figures of the time, including Abbie Hoffman, and an eventual leadership role within an East Coast Black Panther affiliate. Yet, beneath his radical veneer lies a secret: Demmerle is an FBI informant. \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJoin the Conspiracy \u003c\/i\u003ereveals Demmerle's complex role in a society at war with itself, where his deepening involvement with the radical left and a bombing collective forces him to confront his loyalties. The narrative, enriched by a rare trove of period documents, candid photos taken from inside the radical movement, and underground art—more than a hundred of which are included in the book—not only charts Demmerle's saga but also reflects the broader story of a nation struggling to find its moral compass amidst chaos. \u003cbr\u003e As Demmerle navigates the dangerous waters of political extremism, readers are invited to ponder the price of ideology, the nature of loyalty, and the fine line between activism and betrayal. This book is not just a recounting of historical events but a vibrant portrait of a man and a movement that sought to reshape America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrologue \u003c\/i\u003e  ix\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e  1\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart I: Initiation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e1. \u003c\/b\u003eBorn Under a Bad Sign   7\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e2. \u003c\/b\u003eRight-Wing Seduction   16\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e3. \u003c\/b\u003eGetting Inside   34\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e4. \u003c\/b\u003eThe Revolutionary Contingent   49\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart II: Infiltration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e5. \u003c\/b\u003eThe Pentagon   73\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e6. \u003c\/b\u003eYippies and Motherfuckers   81\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e7. \u003c\/b\u003eRiots of Spring   95\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e8. \u003c\/b\u003eSummertime Blues   112\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e9.\u003c\/b\u003e Let's Go Crazie   129\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart III: Ignition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e10. \u003c\/b\u003eSixty-Nine   161\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e11. \u003c\/b\u003ePoint of No Return   206\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e12. \u003c\/b\u003eBombs Away   212\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e13.\u003c\/b\u003e On the Case   223\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e14. \u003c\/b\u003eJoin the Conspiracy   238\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e15. \u003c\/b\u003eThe Trial   250\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e16.\u003c\/b\u003e Aftermath   267\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/b\u003e: Heroes and Villains   284\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGroups and Peopl\u003c\/i\u003ee   287\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNotes \u003c\/i\u003e  295\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex \u003c\/i\u003e  331\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Empire State Editions","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52735144755480,"sku":"9781531508159","price":45.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/join-the-conspiracy-how-a-brooklyn-eccentric-got-lost-on-the-right-infiltrated-the-left-and-brought-down-the-biggest-bombing-network-in-new-york-hardback-9781531508159","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}