Fascism: One Hundred Questions Asked And Answered
Product ID: 37151046
After World War Two, ‘fascist’ became the F word of political debate to be applied liberally against anyone who left-wing polemicists disliked. But what did it really mean and what did its British supporters really stand for?In this pre-War book written in convenient Question and Answer form by Oswald Mosley, the Leader of the British Union of Fascists challenges the simplistic nature of the stereotypical image.It acknowledges that if he had been elected to power political party warfare would have been brought to an end. Instead of voting for different party labels General Elections would be based on an occupational franchise.Under this system everybody would vote according to their vocation: miners voting for a choice of mining candidates; farm workers for agricultural candidates; health workers for doctors and nurses; and textile workers for textile worker candidates. There would even have been occupational candidates for housewives and pensioners.In this way, Mosley believed that a government of experts elected by experts would be created: a body far better equipped to provide good government than one based on a multi-party geographical franchise.Other questions and answers covered by Mosley in equal depth include freedom of speech; reform of the banking system; and the roles of trade unions in the modern workplace.Fascism may have lost the war of semantics but its true nature deserves closer scrutiny. Review: LOVE IT!!! - This a nice gem that has expanded my knowledge on Fascistic, specifically British, domestic and foreign policy stances. If Mosley was elected back then, history would of turned out much differently. Britain’s former colonies would of had drastically better economic conditions, India would of had better work conditions. It’s quite frustrating how little people actually know about a person and still willingly choose to defame that person. Outright shaming, character assassination, and unending gaslighting are the norms of the pseudo-intellectual. You don’t have to like him but if you are going to attack him at least have the dignity to read what he actually said. Review: Informative and scary. - I have always heard of Mosely but saw a bit more about him in a museum in London. I wanted to learn more. What a scary man and scarier ideas. How awful that he was so popular! Be informed and be aware of this like him.
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A**O
LOVE IT!!!
This a nice gem that has expanded my knowledge on Fascistic, specifically British, domestic and foreign policy stances. If Mosley was elected back then, history would of turned out much differently. Britain’s former colonies would of had drastically better economic conditions, India would of had better work conditions. It’s quite frustrating how little people actually know about a person and still willingly choose to defame that person. Outright shaming, character assassination, and unending gaslighting are the norms of the pseudo-intellectual. You don’t have to like him but if you are going to attack him at least have the dignity to read what he actually said.
D**.
Informative and scary.
I have always heard of Mosely but saw a bit more about him in a museum in London. I wanted to learn more. What a scary man and scarier ideas. How awful that he was so popular! Be informed and be aware of this like him.
Y**H
Interesting, informative and straight to the point.
With the word “fascism” being thrown around so casually in 2020, I decided it’d be a good idea to see what fascism truly represents. A good read and quite informative.
A**A
Very easy to read. A great introduction to Fascism.
This book is more like a giant pamphlet. It's only 50 pages. It's written in the form of a Q & A, so you can skim through it, and read the answers to the questions that you're curious about. The whole thing can be read in about an hour or two, and It's brief and to the point. Definitely an easy read.
T**M
Well written, interesting and good for study
The book is well written and gives great insight into the topic. Specifically, it helps to understand the differences between British concepts of Fascism, and other nations' interpritations. If you're studying politics, the man or are interested in dissenting political theories, this and 'The Coming Corporate State' are probably some of the best on it, from what I've read. Short and snapy, this is a solid read.
S**M
Five Stars
A very concise book to understand the fundamentals of British fascism.
A**R
Concise and educational
A great book to sum up the most important ideology of the last century. Great sourcebook for students of history.
C**N
very interesting
THroughout his career Mosley met thousands of people who asked him a variety of questions about fascism. This booklet contains the 100 most asked questions and Mosleys answers. It is an interesting insight into the BUF and mosleys mindset. If you are interested in history its worth reading
M**N
Great book
Mosley. enough said.
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