The 1916 Preparedness Day bombing: anarchists and terrorism in progressive era America

"This book places the 1916 San Francisco Preparedness Day Bombing within the broader context of American radicalism and isolationism during the Progressive Era. A concise narrative and key primary documents offer readers an introduction to this episode of domestic violence and the subsequent, sensationalized trial that followed. The dubious conviction of a local labor organizer raised serious questions about political extremism, pluralistic ideals, and liberty in the United States that continue to resonate in the twenty-first century."--Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- Perpetuated hatred and suspicion : labor & capital at odds -- The wrath of man : anarchism comes to the United States -- Assassins, murderers, conspirators : the march of progressive era radicalism & violence -- The road to universal slaughter & "this dastardly act" : the preparedness debate & bombing -- The fanatic demon : the manhunt -- The act of one is the act of all : the trial -- Fighting anarchists of America : the attacks of 1919 & 1920, and the mooney defense onward -- Epilogue -- Documents -- Bibliography -- Index