Rebels and Renegades examines 350 years of history through the eyes of the uncompromising. Presented in nine clearly written chronological chapters, this comprehensive reference covers the major events and personalities in the history of extremism in the U.S. Besides chronicling the event itself, entries, ranging from 500 to 1000 words, include background information and historic effects. In addition to the chronology, sidebars highlight historical, biographical, cultural, and ethical aspects of the story, tying the past to the present. Topics include the influence of radical idea on the mainstream, the role of violence in radicalism, and the evolving relationship between radicals and the media. An extensive appendix of excerpts, transcripts, and full source documents round out the work. To see the Introduction, a list of detailed contents, a generous selection of sample pages, and more, visit the Rebels and Renegades website.

Contents include: Bannekar, Benjamin * Boston Tea Party * Dutch Mennonites * Farrakhan, Louis * Fitzhugh, George * Great Flint Sitdown * Guerilla Girls * Hay Market Bombing in Chicago * Heaven's Gate Suicide * Knights of Labor * Ku Klux Klan * Leary, Timothy * Memorial Day Massacre * Naturist Movement * Oklahoma City bombing * Oneida Community * Palmer Raids * Riot at Stonewall Bar * Shakers * Universal Negro Improvement Association * World Trade Organization Conference in Seattle, 1999 * and many more. Contents listed are tentative and may differ in printed book