43 pages 1 hour read

Kathleen Belew

Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Bring the War Home by Kathleen Belew explores the evolution of the white power movement in the United States from the end of the Vietnam War to the Oklahoma City bombing, detailing how disillusioned veterans and extremists sought to establish a white-dominated social hierarchy. The book traces their actions, connections, and strategies, including the adoption of leaderless resistance and confrontations with the government, culminating in significant events such as the bombing by Timothy McVeigh.

Reviews & Readership

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Kathleen Belew's Bring the War Home meticulously examines the rise of the white power movement, linking it to post-Vietnam disillusionment. Reviewers praise its rigorous research and compelling narrative. Some argue it could better contextualize modern implications. Despite minor critiques, it stands out as a significant work on American extremism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bring the War Home?

Readers who appreciate deep dives into radical movements, such as those explored in Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow or Timothy McVeigh's narratives in American Terrorist, will find Kathleen Belew's Bring the War Home compelling. This book is ideal for those intrigued by the intersection of military culture and domestic extremism in the United States.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

History: U.S.

Politics / Government

Race / Racism

Themes

Identity: Race

Society: Politics & Government

Society: Nation