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

submitted 3 weeks ago by sinewyshadow@lemmy.ml to c/books@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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[–] Franconian_Nomad@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

[–] sinewyshadow@lemmy.ml 2 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] Franconian_Nomad@feddit.org 1 points 16 hours ago

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