I think I captured the essential steps of the process. Yes, parts of it (in particular, mob/group behavior) I would characterise as manifestations of insanity, but most of the steps are very rationally planned and executed. You could add Saul Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals" if you want more detail on the "how it is done" part:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_for_Radicals#The_Rules