The Turner Diaries
The Turner Diaries is a controversial novel written by William Luther Pierce in 1978 under the pseudonym Andrew Macdonald. It depicts a dystopian future where a white supremacist revolution leads to violent upheaval and the establishment of a totalitarian regime. The story is written as a diary of a character involved in this uprising, depicting themes of racial conflict, anti-government sentiment, and extremism. The book has been linked to real-world hate groups and acts of terrorism, often cited as influential among white nationalist movements. It serves as both fiction and a manifesto for some extremist ideologies.
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"The Turner Diaries" is a fictional novel written by William Luther Pierce under the pseudonym Andrew Macdonald, first published in 1978. It depicts a violent, apocalyptic revolution in the United States led by white nationalists against the government and racial minorities. The story follows a protagonist involved in a race war, ultimately leading to a dystopian society where a white supremacist regime is established. While it is a work of fiction, the book has been influential among extremist groups, particularly in promoting racist and anti-Semitic ideologies, making it a significant text in discussions of domestic terrorism and hate movements.