Fascism is first and foremost a history of the evolution of European societies, who periodically fell under the spell of the all knowing Strong Leader who then predictably subverts the intent of their awarded mandate towards self service.
Albright has spent a career in international diplomacy, carefully assisting the US Government, under Clinton, to navigate the murky world of foreign policy and international affairs. Her personal history of forced immigration from Eastern Europe to USA for political reasons has also kept her within distance of the arc of political shifts that impose huge costs on large groupings.
The central thrust of the book (as hinted on by the title) is that Fascism, historically, has never become the practice as a result of revolutionary or instantaneous political shifts but rather incremental manipulation of populist discontent by silky tongued self seeking politicians.
Fascism is an important book and anyone interested in the geo political future would do well to pick its lessons.
It is for this reason that Albright preaches caution as she observes populist dissent (which is welcome and essential) being mutated to fascism vide a slippery slope. This book is telegraphing the dangers of the silent creep of fascism and has isolated examples from global political history to make this case. This robust offering is detailed enough as to make it immediately legitimate.
4.9/5
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