{"title":"Brian VanDeMark","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cstrong\u003eBrian VanDeMark\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author known for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. Delve into meticulously researched narratives that shed light on pivotal moments and figures in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eKent State\u003c\/em\u003e, where VanDeMark provides an in-depth exploration of the tragic events that occurred at Kent State University in 1970. Through comprehensive research and compelling storytelling, he reconstructs the socio-political climate leading up to the incident and its lasting impact on American society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVanDeMark’s books are ideal for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, offering a nuanced understanding of military history and cultural shifts. Each title invites readers to examine the complexities of historical events and their enduring significance. Whether you are a student, a history buff, or curious about America's past, Brian VanDeMark's works offer an engaging and educational reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kent-state-by-brian-vandemark-9781324116851","title":"Kent State","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn May 4, 1970, at Kent State University in Ohio, political fires that had been burning across America during the 1960s exploded. Antiwar protesters, wearing bell-bottom jeans and long hair, hurled taunts and rocks at another group of young Americans—National Guardsmen sporting gas masks and rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt half-past noon, violence unfolded with chaotic speed, as guardsmen—many of whom had joined the Guard to escape the draft—opened fire on the students. Two reductive narratives ensued: one, that lethal state violence targeted Americans who spoke their minds; the other, that law enforcement gave troublemakers the comeuppance they deserved. For over fifty years, little middle ground has been found due to incomplete and sometimes contradictory evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKent State\u003c\/em\u003e meticulously re-creates the divided cultural landscape of America during the Vietnam War and heightened popular anxieties around the country. On college campuses, teach-ins, sit-down strikes, and demonstrations exposed the growing rift between the left and the right. Many students opposed the war as unnecessary and unjust and were uneasy over poor and working-class kids being drafted and sent to Vietnam in their place. Some developed a hatred for the military, the police, and everything associated with authority, while others resolved to uphold law and order at any cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the thirteen victims of the Kent State shooting and a painstaking reconstruction of the days surrounding it, historian Brian VanDeMark draws on crucial new research and interviews—including, for the first time, the perspective of guardsmen who were there. The result is a complete reckoning with the tragedy that marked the end of the sixties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871408410860,"sku":"9781324116851","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11852903482659.jpg?v=1759878886"},{"product_id":"kent-state-by-brian-vandemark-9781324066255","title":"Kent State","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn May 4, 1970, at Kent State University in Ohio, political fires that had been burning across America during the 1960s exploded. Antiwar protesters wearing bell-bottom jeans and long hair hurled taunts and rocks at another group of young Americans—National Guardsmen sporting gas masks and rifles. 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Some developed a hatred for the military, the police, and everything associated with authority, while others resolved to uphold law and order at any cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the thirteen victims of the Kent State shooting and a painstaking reconstruction of the days surrounding it, historian Brian VanDeMark draws on crucial new research and interviews—including, for the first time, the perspective of guardsmen who were there. The result is a complete reckoning with the tragedy that marked the end of the sixties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000664506604,"sku":"9781324066255","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11346943482659.jpg?v=1763294781"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/brian-vandemark.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}