Marxists in the Face of Fascism: Writings by Marxists on Fascism from the Inter-war Period

Beetham, David (Editor)

ISBN 10: 160846976X / ISBN 13: 9781608469765

Published by Haymarket Books, 2019

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381 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Marxists in the Face of Fascism: Writings by Marxists on Fascism from the Inter-war Period
• Publisher: Haymarket Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 160846976X
• ISBN 13: 9781608469765
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.53 kilograms

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Synopsis

Fascism’s ascent to power across Europe in the 1920s and 1930s marks one of the greatest historical defeats of the left in all of history. Yet, this catastrophic de- feat was resisted at every turn by Marxists who tried, unsuccessfully, to push the mass communist and social democratic parties to organize an opposition to the rising movements of violent reaction. Their devastating failure paved the way for the gas chamber, decades of ruthless dictatorship, and war.

This important volume offers the most complete selection of Marxist writings on fascism from this period in any language and provides invaluable lessons for contemporary readers concerned with today’s far-right.

About the Author

David Beetham is Professor of Politics at the University of Leeds.