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Fascism: The Story of an Idea

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Fascism: The Story of an Idea

By: Ian Dunt, Dorian Lynskey
Narrated by: Dorian Lynskey, Ian Dunt
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AN ORIGIN STORY BOOK

'Provides clarity, scholarship, wit and essential insight into why our world is the way it is' Adam Rutherford
'I wish I could make Ian and Dorian's work mandatory' Sathnam Sanghera

Why is 'fascist' used to describe everyone from dictators to parking wardens? Does the word 'fascism' describe a historical movement or an enduring ideology? And could we see it rise again today, in an age of populism?

Unlike most major political ideologies, fascism has no clear-cut intellectual foundation. It appeals to some of the very darkest instincts in human nature: the hatred of difference, the desire to control, the delight in violence. The story of fascism shows us what happens when these instincts consume entire nations.

In Fascism: The Story of an Idea, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey lay out in clear and accessible terms the origins of fascism: what happened, how it happened and why. It is only by understanding fascism's beginnings that we can start to understand what it means today - and guard against those who seek its return.

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©2024 Ian Dunt, Dorian Lynskey (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group Limited Political Science Politics & Government Authoritarianism

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This is a great eork that captures the very essence of the ideology and how ill defined it is. This adds clarity to both the historical and current political worlds that we find ourselves in.

This work captures the essence of the ideology of fascism, it’s incoherence, its simplicity and appeal.

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great introduction into the history and great ending with analysis of current events. Also great example of how misuse of a word can make it less descriptive.

clear and structured

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Alternating as readers worked really well dividing between Ian and Dorian for Germany vs Italy but the global overview from both and the wider context into the present day was new to me. I learned a lot. Thank you.

A great history lesson

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Excellent listen from some excellent people, well researched and elegantly written, you should listen to their podcasts if you don't already

Very relevant

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