Keep the Wretches in Order: America's Biggest Mass Trial, the Rise of the Justice Department, and the Fall of the Iww

The book explores the federal trial of the Industrial Workers of the World, revealing how the case influenced strategies to suppress radical movements in the United States. It highlights the trial's significant impact on the development of the modern American Justice Department, illustrating a pivotal moment in legal history that transformed approaches to dissent and radicalism. Dean Strang delves into the legal intricacies and broader implications of this landmark trial, providing a comprehensive analysis of its historical significance.