Fascism: what it is and how to Fight It
The book is a collection of essays written by Trotsky between 1933 and 1940. It presents his analysis of fascism as a form of capitalist reaction to the rise of socialism and communism. He argues that fascism is a product of the decay of capitalism, characterized by its use of violence and repression to maintain power. Trotsky identifies three main forms of fascist ideology: the nationalist, the militarist, and the racist. He also discusses the role of the bourgeoisie in supporting fascism and the need for the working class to organize against it. The book includes Trotsky's famous essay "What is Fascism?" which provides a detailed analysis of the fascist movement and its tactics. He also examines the experiences of fascist regimes in Italy, Germany, and Spain, and argues that socialism can only be defended through the creation of a strong workers' state. Throughout the book, Trotsky emphasizes the importance of revolutionary action and the need for the working class to take power in order to defeat fascism.
By Leon Trotsky · First published 1944 · Genre: Political Non-Fiction, Social Critique, Historical Analysis · 12 chapters
Contents
- 1969 Pamphlet Introduction
- Fascism: what is it?
- How Mussolini Triumphed
- The Fascist Danger Looms in Germany
- An Aesop Fable
- The German Cops and Army
- Bourgeoisie, Petty Bourgeoisie, and Proletariat
- The Collapse of Bourgeois Democracy
- Does the Petty Bourgeoisie Fear Revolution?
- The Workers' Militia and its Opponents
- The Perspective in the United States
- Build the Revolutionary Party!
More by Leon Trotsky
- Historia de la revolución rusa, Tomo II (1937)
- La Revolución de Octubre (1925)
- La Revolución española (1930-1939) (1931)
- Stalin (1940)
- Problemas de la vida cotidana (1935)
- Mis peripecias en España (1931)
- La revolución permanente (1930)
- Los sindicatos y las tareas de los revolucionarios (1931)
- All works by Leon Trotsky