The Road to Hell: The True Story of George Jackson, Stephen Bi...
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The Road to Hell: The True Story of George Jackson, Stephen Bi.... This compelling account explores the intertwined lives of George Jackson, inmate, author, and Black Panther field marshal, and Stephen Bingham, a white radical lawyer. Their connection culminated in the infamous San Quentin massacre on August 21, 1971, a violent event that resulted in Jackson's death, the brutal slaying of three guards, and two other prisoners. Discover the gripping and complex story of one of the most tumultuous episodes in the history of the New Left with "The Road to Hell." This compelling account explores the intertwined lives of George Jackson, inmate, author, and Black Panther field marshal, and Stephen Bingham, a white radical lawyer. Their connection culminated in the infamous San Quentin massacre on August 21, 1971, a violent event that resulted in Jackson's death, the brutal slaying of three guards, and two other prisoners. Two months later, Bingham was indicted for murder and conspiracy, accused of smuggling the gun used in the incident, and had already gone underground as a fugitive. Award-winning author Paul Liberatore meticulously traces this chilling story, beginning with Jackson's unlikely rise from a young man convicted of a $70 robbery to a best-selling author and a revolutionary hero within the counterculture. The narrative also delves into the life of Bingham, a Yale-educated civil rights activist turned Berkeley radical, who became Jackson’s lawyer. Liberatore explores the highly charged racial and political tensions that divided the black and white factions of the radical New Left, providing a nuanced perspective on this turbulent era. Drawing from interviews and previously confidential records, Liberatore offers a behind-the-scenes account that unravels the tangled facts of this violent and mystery-shrouded episode. The book details Jackson's rise to sudden celebrity following the publication of his book *Soledad Brother*, his alliance with the Black Panthers, and his intense encounter with Angela Davis. It also examines Bingham’s own complex relationship with the Panthers, his relocation to Paris after Jackson’s death, and his eventual trial in California thirteen years later. "The Road to Hell" reveals many never-before-published facts, shedding new light on a pivotal moment in social, racial, and political history. This essential read provides a detailed and insightful look into the turbulent sixties and seventies, making it a must-have for anyone interested in this transformative period. Brand : Atlantic Product Type : ABISBOOK Genre : True Crime Author : Paul Liberatore Binding : Hardcover Language : English Publication Date : 1996 Pages : 270
