About the book
The runaway #1 New York Times bestseller
'Timely and fascinating... There are many astonishing vignettes... an important book' Max Hastings, Sunday Times
'A ripping read. . . . The parallels to the present day are strong, even startling' New York Times
As Hitler's ascendancy began to make a Second World War inevitable, a clandestine network flooded the United States with disinformation aimed at sapping the strength of its war effort and persuading Americans that their natural alliance was with the Nazis.
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 US government and installing authoritarian rule. Some of the country's most influential elected officials, including senators and members of Congress, worked to disseminate Nazi talking points, while fascist paramilitaries stockpiled bombs and weapons in preparation for violent insurrection.
Prequel unearths the forgotten story of these insurrectionists, as well as the heroic efforts of the journalists, prosecutors, and regular citizens who sought to expose their plot and bring them to justice. Deeply researched, the story of how the crisis was averted is also a deeply relevant tale for our own disquieting times.
#1 New York Times bestseller, November 2023
Editions of Prequel
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781911709763
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781911709770
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804996126
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529946109
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529948011
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The runaway #1 New York Times bestseller
'Timely and fascinating... There are many astonishing vignettes... an important book' Max Hastings, Sunday Times
'A ripping read. . . . The parallels to the present day are strong, even startling' New York Times
As Hitler's ascendancy began to make a Second World War inevitable, a clandestine network flooded the United States with disinformation aimed at sapping the strength of its war effort and persuading Americans that their natural alliance was with the Nazis.
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 US government and installing authoritarian rule. Some of the country's most influential elected officials, including senators and members of Congress, worked to disseminate Nazi talking points, while fascist paramilitaries stockpiled bombs and weapons in preparation for violent insurrection.
Prequel unearths the forgotten story of these insurrectionists, as well as the heroic efforts of the journalists, prosecutors, and regular citizens who sought to expose their plot and bring them to justice. Deeply researched, the story of how the crisis was averted is also a deeply relevant tale for our own disquieting times.
#1 New York Times bestseller, November 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prequel about?
The runaway #1 New York Times bestseller
'Timely and fascinating... There are many astonishing vignettes... an important book' Max Hastings, Sunday Times
'A ripping read. . . . The parallels to the present day are strong, even startling' New York Times
As Hitler's ascendancy began to make a Second World War inevitable, a clandestine network flooded the United States with disinformation aimed at sapping the strength of its war effort and persuading Americans that their natural alliance was with the Nazis.
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 US government and installing authoritarian rule. Some of the country's most influential elected officials, including senators and members of Congress, worked to disseminate Nazi talking points, while fascist paramilitaries stockpiled bombs and weapons in preparation for violent insurrection.
Prequel unearths the forgotten story of these insurrectionists, as well as the heroic efforts of the journalists, prosecutors, and regular citizens who sought to expose their plot and bring them to justice. Deeply researched, the story of how the crisis was averted is also a deeply relevant tale for our own disquieting times.
#1 New York Times bestseller, November 2023
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Prequel?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Prequel?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781911709763
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Prequel?
Rachel Maddow
Who is the Publisher of the book Prequel?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Prequel is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781911709763) and paperback(ISBN 9781911709770) and paperback(ISBN 9781804996126) and ebook(ISBN 9781529946109) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529948011)
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