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The Anatomy of Fascism

By: Robert O. Paxton
Narrated by: Arthur Morey
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What is fascism? By focusing on the concrete, what the fascists did rather than what they said, the esteemed historian Robert O. Paxton answers this question for the first time. From the first violent uniformed bands beating up "enemies of the state", through Mussolini's rise to power, to Germany's fascist radicalization in World War II, Paxton shows clearly why fascists came to power in some countries and not others, and he explores whether fascism could exist outside the early-20th-century European setting in which it emerged.

The Anatomy of Fascism will have a lasting impact on our understanding of modern European history, just as Paxton's classic Vichy France redefined our vision of World War II. Based on a lifetime of research, this compelling and important book transforms our knowledge of fascism.

©2007 Robert O. Paxton (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ethics & Morality Europe Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Socialism Western Europe Interwar Period Soviet Union Capitalism Latin America Imperialism War Middle Ages Russia Marxism Self-Determination Liberalism Refugee Italy Social justice
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While I found the narrator quite boring to listen to, and hard to focus on at times. I did enjoy the book. It made me question my own definition and understanding of facism. Worth a listen to if you are into history.

Fascinating dive into facism

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The content is classic, no need to comment on it further. The performance is outstanding, the reader puts in the effort to pronounce foreign names and words accurately, which is unusual on this platform.

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