Conspiracy Theories in American History: An Encyclopaedia, Volume 2

Conspiracy theories have played a prominent role in shaping American history. But which ones were true?

Which have remained unprovable? And which are patently ridiculous? Conspiracy Theories in American History is the first comprehensive, scholarly researched history of conspiracies and conspiracy theories in the United States.

The work features:
• 300+ A-Z entries, each with a detailed description of the event or theory; an analysis of the historical, intellectual, and political context; and crucial supporting or refuting evidence
• Expert contributions from more than 100 eminent history scholars
• A broad selection of 100 extracts from primary sources
• An examination of the motives as well as the political and social origins of the individuals and organizations arguing the conspiracy

With this unique, authoritative reference work, readers will gain a thorough understanding of conspiracy theories and be able to further investigate the many conspiratorial episodes that America has witnessed throughout its history.

Peter Knight, Ph.D., is a lecturer in American studies at the University of Manchester, Manchester, England.
His published works include Conspiracy Culture: From the Kennedy Assassination to the X-Files,