Fascismo

To the question "What is fascism?", Roger Griffin offers a groundbreaking answer: a revolutionary form of palingenetic ultranationalism, a movement that aspires to the radical rebirth and total regeneration of the nation. Employing "methodological empathy", he proposes understanding the phenomenon from the perspective of its protagonists, without justifying their crimes. Griffin critically examines Marxist and liberal theories, presents a new interpretive paradigm, and analyzes the historical variants of fascism, from Mussolini and Hitler to contemporary neo-fascism. This is an essential guide to understanding one of the most destructive political phenomena of the 20th century, whose lessons remain disturbingly relevant today.