Explore the gripping story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti in ‘Twentieth-Century Cause Celebre: Sacco, Vanzetti, and the Press, 1920-1927’. This compelling book from The Bookish Owl delves into how the trial and imprisonment of these immigrant anarchists transformed them into international figures, fueled by extensive press coverage. Discover Neville’s argument that the Comintern strategically used the Sacco-Vanzetti case to launch a propaganda campaign against the United States. Uncover the intricate details of this managed cause celebre, examining how a manufactured international movement overshadowed historical accuracy for decades. Essential reading for understanding one of the 20th century’s most debated political events and separating fact from the enduring myth.