Book description
A personal and urgent examination of Fascism in the twentieth century and how its legacy shapes today's world, written by one of America's most admired public servants, the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state
A Fascist, observes Madeleine Albright, "is someone who claims to speak for a…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Fascism as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
One of my great fears is the assault on democracy, the truth, and common decency happening in so many parts of the world.
Fascism is on the rise even in nations who pride themselves on their democratic principles like Canada and the United States. I loved Albright's easy-reading summary and analysis of the rise of fascism in countries all over the world and its most dangerous manifestation in the nation she has served as a highly respected public servant.
Madeleine Albright is a former US Secretary of State, and this book combines her fascinating political insights with an acute awareness of the ever-present threat of tribal ideologies turning virulent and potentially destroying liberal democracy.
She is uniquely equipped to accomplish this task. She was born in Eastern Europe, like myself, and so personally acquainted with the horrors of Fascism and totalitarianism. Her political and scholarly skills are admirably suited to offer an unparalleled fusion of deep historical insights and highly relevant political warnings.
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