{"product_id":"spreading-germs-of-hate-hardcover","title":"Spreading Germs of Hate - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Sylvester Viereck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Spreading Germs of Hate\" is a profound examination of the mechanics of propaganda and psychological warfare during World War I. George Sylvester Viereck dissects how national sentiments were manipulated through the strategic dissemination of information-and misinformation-to influence public opinion and justify military action. The work explores the various techniques used by different nations to \"infect\" the minds of their citizens and enemies alike with hatred, fear, and patriotic fervor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViereck provides an incisive look into the sophisticated machinery of the press and government agencies, detailing how atrocity stories, posters, and speeches were crafted to achieve specific political ends. Beyond its historical context, \"Spreading Germs of Hate\" serves as a timeless analysis of the power of media and the fragility of truth in times of conflict. It offers critical insights into the development of modern public relations and the enduring psychological impact of mass persuasion. This book remains an essential text for anyone interested in the history of the Great War, the evolution of political communication, and the complex relationship between the state and the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 374\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53510249480499,"sku":"9781026002483","price":60.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/sHWMg-_r-b9781026002483.webp?v=1781748808","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/spreading-germs-of-hate-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}