Books about anarchism, fascism, etc? (lemmy.ml)

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Hello comrades and friends! I've gotten back into reading and I've been buying books about fascism, because of the political climate. I've picked up a few books, like

It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis Cradles of the Reich by Jen Coburn The Plot Against America by Philip Roth

I know they aren't strictly anarchist, but they do talk about fascism/authoritarianism. Could you recommend me some books about anarchism as well as more books on fascism? I prefer fiction, but will read non-fiction as well.

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Hmm. Maybe

„The myth of a strong leader“ by Archie Brown

I really like this one. It reads pretty modern and might give some insight how the situation in the US might evolve:

„Berlin Diary“ by William L. Shirer

That one is a classic:

„How to spot a fascist“ by Umberto Eco.

Stefan Zweig talks about the rise of the nazis and the beginning of Second World War in his memoirs for a bit:

„The world of yesterday“ by Stefan Zweig.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Umberto Eco is amazing! I'm currently reading two of his books. He's very intelligent.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Yes, absolutely! What books of him are you reading?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I'm reading Foucault's Pendulum and The Name of the Rose by him.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Both great books. Can’t remember too much about Foucaults Pendulum, but I really liked the explanation that you can bend mathematics too proof that every building, even a simple food stall on the street is aligned to the stars.

I’ve read it ages ago, have to pick it up and refresh my memory.

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