Description
The Montana Freemen: The Untold Story of Government Suppression and The News Media Cover-Up by J. Patrick Shannan provides a contemporary insider account of the 1996 81-day standoff in Jordan, Montana, between the federal government and the Montana Freemen.
Written by investigative reporter Pat Shannan—who also reports on historical government operations, Ruby Ridge, and Ruby Ridge-era constitutional trials—this book offers a detailed primary-source perspective from within the 1990s patriot and constitutional movement.
This copy is signed on the title page by the author in green ink. Because original 1996 printings were self-published in limited quantities by the Center for Historical Analysis, signed copies are exceptionally rare and actively sought after by collectors of modern American political history and modern outlaw/militia-era ephemera.
Key Topics Covered:
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Chronological overview of the 1996 Montana Freemen standoff in Jordan, Montana
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Analysis of news media coverage versus local and independent reporting
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Historical references to Ruby Ridge (Randy Weaver family) and 1990s federal law enforcement actions
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Discussion of 1990s common law courts, sovereign legal theories, and constitutional movements
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Condition: Fine / Near Mint (Crisp, flat, unread condition; no creases along the spine or covers; sharp corners and clean interior pages; author signature on title page remains bold)
