Un-American Activities
The Trials of William Remington
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:2nd Nov '17
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In Un-American Activities, Gary May tells the fascinating story of William Remington-a story of intrigue, injustice, government corruption, and anti-Communist hysteria. May searched through FBI files and government documents, waging an epic battle against then-U.S. Attorney Rudolph Giuliani to become the first historian to obtain access to grand jury records. The result is a brilliant account of one man's tragic odyssey and a government run amok. May's account offers insight into the depth of Soviet penetration into wartime America. He brings his considerable analytical and narrative skills to bear on one of the forgotten stories of the McCarthy era, uncovering a gripping tale of espionage, corruption, and personal tragedy.
<"Gary May vividly and painstakingly takes us back to the McCarthyite horrors of the late 1940s and early 1950s, while putting the complex, tragic figure of William Remington back into our accounts of that era.>"-Walter LaFeber, Cornell University
<"In this absorbing and well-written account of Remington's life and travails, May separates fiction from reality and calmly sets aside the established myths of both left and right. Dispassionately and objectively, he comes to terms with the strange truths about Remington.>"-Ronald Radosh, Times Literary Supplement
<"May's riveting account…would make a stunning film>"-Ellen Schrecker, The Nation
<"The ambiguity of Remington's character creates a fascinating situation in which the victim is not a hero. May's meticulous research and lucid presentation set a formidable standard for future scholars aiming to uncover government secrets.>"-Kirkus Reviews
ISBN: 9780190227142
Dimensions: 227mm x 168mm x 22mm
Weight: 588g
426 pages