In this ambitious book, renowned expert on fascism roger griffin analyzes western modernity and the regimes of mussolini and hitler and offers a pioneering new interpretation of the links between. Griffins definition stressed that fascism is, essentially, an ideology in. He has also translated works by norberto bobbio and ferruccio rossilandi. Modernism and fascism roger griffin haftad 9781403987846. Roger griffin describes fascism as a genus of political ideology whose mythic core in its various permutations is a palingenetic form of populist ultranationalism. A phrase used in roger scrutons extraordinarily vacuous definition of fascism in his dic. Influenced by national syndicalism, fascism originated in italy during world war i, in opposition to liberalism, marxism, and anarchism. Fascism was the major political innovation of the twentieth century, and the source of much of its pain. Dr thalia allingtonwood lecturer in history of art. Academic staff professor roger griffin oxford brookes.
This was the book that introduced me to griffins thesis of the fascist minimum. He is principal lecturer in the department of history at oxford brookes university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The nature of fascism draws on the history of ideas as well as on political, social and psychological theory to produce a synthesis of ideas and approaches that will be invaluable for students. Roger griffin locates the driving force of fascism in a distinctive form of utopian myth. Fascism is a political ideology which has been identified with totalitarianism, state terror, orchestrated violence, and blind obedience. Fascism is an effective political ideology whose central theme is the notion of an organically combined national community, exemplified in a belief in strength through unity. This was the book that introduced me to griffin s thesis of the fascist minimum. Professor roger griffin emeritus professor in modern history. Griffin on the same title in conclusion, oxford university press uk and the university of chicago usa crank out some great books on political philosophy etc. The prescience of mosses anthropological view of fascism, in what history.
The author of several studies of fascism, roger griffin is principal lecturer in the department of history at oxford brookes university. In the last decade bosworth has established himself as the foremost anglophone historian of italian fascism. The nature of fascism revisited antonio costa pinto. Parades and politics at vichy vichy france and the jews with. Fascism is a genus of political ideology whose mythic core in its various permutations is a palingenetic form of populist ultranationalism. Roger griffin, professor in modern history at oxford brookes university, first introduced the idea of palingenesis to the field of fascist studies over 15 years ago, making him immediately a leading figure in his chosen. His recent efforts have focused on a definition and examination of fascism. May 19, 2016 i asked 5 fascism experts whether donald trump is a fascist. Fascism book, a nonfiction book edited by roger griffin. With contributions from writers as diverse as benito mussolini and primo levi. Griffin born 31 january 1948 is a british academic political theorist at oxford brookes university, england.
Professor roger griffin department of history oxford brookes university gipsy lane campus headington oxford ox3 0bp summary. Roger griffin locates the driving force of fascism in a distinctive form of utopian myth, that of the regenerated national community, destined to rise. His principal interest is the sociohistorical and ideological dynamics of fascism, as well as various forms of political or religious fanaticism. Old guard and new order, 19401944 parades and politics at vichy vichy france and the jews with michael r. It goes on to argue that the democratic fascism of some political parties is emblematic of. At oxford, we have an appointment with britians most frequently quoted and sometimes contested academic political theorist on generic fascism. If the inline pdf is not rendering correctly, you can download the pdf. Modernism and fascism the sense of a beginning under. In roger griffins memorable phrase, fascists were palingenetic nationalists, insisting that only under their leadership could the nation be reborn. The sense of a beginning under mussolini and hitler. It is a theory that continues to have a major influence on the teaching and development of fascist studies by political scientists and historians alike.
The sense of a new beginning under mussolini and hitler 2007 by griffin, roger isbn. He lays bare the structural affinity that relates fascism not only. This reader offers a selection of texts written by fascist thinkers and propagandists before and after world war ii. Fascism by roger griffin, 9780192892492, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Though it is widely assumed that mussolini was motivated by vanity and naked.
Journal of comparative fascist studies, amsterdam centrum, noordholland, netherlands. Intellectual debates surrounding modernity, modernism and fascism continue to be active and hotly contested. Id read the important chapters those in which griffin sets forth his thesis and discusses it in terms of the two successful fascist regimes, as well as having used the index to find important bits, and i was familiar with fascism and several of griffin s. Dr juliet henderson senior lecturer communication, culture and language. It emphasizes a myth of national or racial rebirth after a period of decline or destruction. Roger griffin, professor of modern history at oxford brookes universitys department of arts and humanities. However, for the first time since italian fascism appeared there is now a significant degree of consensus amongst scholars about how to approach the generic term, namely as a revolutionary form of. This book shows why it still holds such strong appeal for many people, and what the repercussions of this fascination may be. Roger griffin is professor in modern history at oxford brookes university, uk. Roger griffin is the author of several studies of fascism, including the nature of fascism 1991, 1993, and contributor to contemporary political ideologies 1993. The nature of fascism draws on the history of ideas as well. Fascisms modernist revolution oxford brookes university. Fascism paperback roger griffin oxford university press. Fascism is a form of extreme rightwing ideology that celebrates the nation or the race as an organic community transcending all other loyalties.
Here he offers us seventeen finely crafted chapters which take the reader by comfortable stages from the fraught italy of giolittian liberalism on the eve of the first world war to fascisms final demise amidst social breakdown, war, civil war, violence and counterviolence. Otherwise, there is just no sense in using definitions. Roger griffin, professor in modern history at oxford brookes university, first introduced the idea of palingenesis to the field of fascist studies over 15 years ago, making him immediately a leading figure in his chosen vocation. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Griffin born 31 january 1948 is a british professor of modern history and political theorist at oxford brookes university, england. Roger griffin locates the driving force of fascism in a distinctive form of utopian myth, that of the regenerated national community, destined to rise up from the ashes of a decadent society. The sense of a beginning under mussolini and hitler basingstoke. There is an approach, proposed by roger griffin that i would like to call the thin method.
About the authors roger griffin is the author of several studies of fascism, including the nature of fascism 1991, 1993, and contributor to contemporary political ideologies 1993. Griffin developed the idea of palingenesis, fascisms bid to inaugurate a national or ethnic rebirth, whose ultimate aim is to bring about. Its challenge to the liberal, capitalist order of europe was more momentous and murderous than that of. Journal of comparative fascist studies home facebook.
In the 17 years since the nature of fascism was published in 1991, roger griffin. Jul 01, 1991 ive been raving about this book for well over a decade, but i only really took the time to sit and read every word of it this past month. His major work is the nature of fascism 1991, which established the first new theory of generic fascism for over a decade. His promulgation in a mountain torrent of works of. Moreover, almost all of the themes are sliced up by. In this ambitious book, renowned expert on fascism roger griffin analyzes western modernity and the regimes of mussolini and hitler and offers a pioneering new interpretation of the links between these apparently contradictory phenomena.
Association ani which would merge with mussolinis movement in. Roger griffin 2018 fascism an introduction to comparative fascist studies. The nature of fascism by roger griffin, paperback barnes. Mar 24, 2017 roger griffin locates the driving force of fascism in a distinctive form of utopian myth, that of the regenerated national community, destined to rise up from the ashes of a decadent society. The nature of fascism has been hotly contested by scholars since the term was first coined by mussolini in 1919. Parades and politics at vichy vichy france and the jews. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Roger griffin locates the driving force of fascism in a distinctive form of utopian myth, that of the regenerated national community, destined to rise up from the ashes of a decadent. He examines its origins and development as a political concept, from its historical beginnings in 1920s italy up to the present day, and guides students through the confusing maze of debates. Parades and politics at vichy vichy france and the jews with michael r. Roger griffin calls it the fascist minimum understanding how myths of menace. Challenges for the open society in times of social media.
European fascism since 1919 introduction fascism was the most consequential political invention of the twentieth century. After defining those terms in the introduction, the rest of the book consists of primary source documents that prove it. Roger griffin locates the driving force of fascism in a distinctive form of utopian myth, that of the regenerated national community, destined to rise up from the ashes of a. Griffin describes the ideology as having three core components. And if we use definitions of fascism in our discussion of a presumably fascist group, we have to be sure that it does satisfy all of the criteria stated in a definition. As for roger griffins approach to fascism, i know that he. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Khmer rouge ideology, for example, is a strange and terrible blend of. To this end, fascism calls for a spiritual revolution against signs of moral decay such as individualism and materialism, and seeks to. Some issues in the intellectual history of fascism princeton. Edited by roger griffin, described as the premier theorist of fascism of the younger generation contemporary european history, this important oxford reader demonstrates why fascism strongly appeals to many people, and how dangerous the result of this fascination may be.
French peasant fascism europe in the twentieth century vichy france. In this accessible book, roger griffin, one of the worlds leading authorities on fascism, brings welcome clarity to this controversial ideology. Clerical fascism, a distinctive form of christian fascism, merged with clericalism. Dec 15, 2010 intellectual debates surrounding modernity, modernism and fascism continue to be active and hotly contested.
251 1474 225 201 1174 1308 146 154 1262 517 1359 1319 973 116 411 721 1102 245 473 984 739 611 1418 1285 1173 571 121 647 54 267 231 903 21 1296 118 1006 49