Days of Rage

Ever wonder if America has a hidden history of domestic terrorism? Uncover the forgotten era of the 1970s, when radical leftist groups like the Weather Underground and the Black Liberation Army declared war on the U.S. government, carrying out thousands of bombings in a violent, revolutionary campaign. You'll learn how these homegrown radicals operated in the shadows, what motivated their violent rage, and how the FBI’s controversial tactics ultimately brought them down. This summary reveals the shocking story of a nation at war with itself, a history that echoes in the political divisions of today.

Bryan Burrough is a special correspondent for Vanity Fair and the award-winning co-author of Barbarians at the Gate, one of the most influential business narratives ever written. A master of investigative journalism, he spent years delving into declassified FBI files and conducting extensive interviews to unearth the hidden history of America's radical underground. This deep-dive approach allowed him to piece together the untold story of the revolutionary violence that shook the nation during the 1970s, bringing a forgotten era to vivid life.