Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism
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In "Blackshirts and Reds," Michael Parenti offers a provocative analysis of fascism and communism, challenging conventional historical narratives. He argues that fascism, far from being a mere aberration, represents a rational response by capital to the threat of socialist revolution. Parenti meticulously examines the economic and political forces that fueled fascist movements and contrasts them with the ideological underpinnings and practical outcomes of communist states. This work is essential for understanding the historical struggle between capitalism and communism and the enduring appeal of authoritarian ideologies.
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City Lights Books
Published Jan 1, 1997
165 pages
ISBN: 9780872863293
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First Published
1997
Language
eng
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