Murder State

"Murder State" is a detailed exploration of the brutal genocide perpetrated against Native Californians in the 19th century, highlighting how democratic processes were manipulated to legitimize the violence and land dispossession. The book examines the role of public perception and media in shaping attitudes towards Native Americans and reveals how notions of violence were often responses to the atrocities inflicted upon them. It underscores the tragic misuse of democracy to justify and facilitate this early genocide.