Author: Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright has first-hand experience of the consequences of fascism, having to flee her native Czechoslovakia when it was occupied by Hitler’s forces due to their Jewish ancestry and their links to the until-then leaders of the country.
In this latest book, Albright traces Fascism back to the period between World War I and World War II and the rise of Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler. Reading Fascism is like taking a short but thorough course in the history of the ideology and how it is still a cause for concern in a post-economic crisis world where people feel like they’ve been left out and are being undermined by the increasing migratory flows. The current difficulties have led to a rise in populism and the election of questionable politicians.
Her personal experiences and her professional career in diplomacy and government are what make Fascism such a compelling read. The historical tracing is peppered with first-hand accounts of the events and a personal portrayal of significant world leaders. These snipets contribute to making it a book rich in detail. Albrights approach to Fascism is accessible and highly educational. It will make you question in which direction the world is going and want to make you start interesting debates with those interested in the current political climate.
> Naomi Round
