Universal Fascism
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United States
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UFUniversal Fascism journalUniversal Fascism magazine
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Howard Fertig
Published Date
1/1/1972
Authors
Michael Arthur Ledeen
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Originally Michael Arthur Ledeen's PhD dissertation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the 1972 book (published in New York by Howard Fertig) provides a detailed historical analysis of Benito Mussolini's efforts to create a 'Fascist International' movement from 1928 to 1936, including the theory, organizational efforts, and international propagation of fascist ideology. Full title: 'Universal Fascism: The Theory and Practice of the Fascist International, 1928-1936.' It remains a significant scholarly reference on the global aspirations of Italian Fascism.
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Based on his doctoral dissertation at the University of Wisconsin under George Mosse, Ledeen published 'Universal Fascism' (Howard Fertig, 1972), examining Mussolini's efforts to create a fascist international movement. Critics noted the book was 'energized by a covert admiration for what he saw as the elan of fascism, its disruptive force and ability to mobilize the masses.' John Ganz argued it concluded 'on a note of admiration and regret for the failed revolution of Italian fascism.' Ledeen's later neoconservative writings echoed fascist rhetoric about creative destruction and revolutionary violence — his 2002 statement 'Creative destruction is our middle name' has been traced directly to this scholarly engagement.
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Published in New York by Howard Fertig, provides detailed historical analysis of Mussolini's efforts to create a 'Fascist International' movement
1/1/1972
Mussolini's Fascist International movement
Benito Mussolini's efforts to create a 'Fascist International' movement, including theory, organizational efforts, and international propagation of fascist ideology
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