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# Global Political Insight 1st Edition Collectible Urgent Warning on Fascism Fascism: A Warning

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- • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Join thousands of engaged readers who rate this book 4.7 stars and place it among the top in Fascism and Democracy categories.
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- • **Timely & Urgent Analysis:** Stay ahead of the curve with a powerful warning about the threats facing democracy today.
- • **Global Political Masterclass:** Gain unparalleled insights from a former U.S. Secretary of State on the worldwide rise of authoritarianism.
- • **Expert Historical Perspective:** Learn from a deeply personal and scholarly examination of fascism’s impact from WWII to now.

## Overview

Fascism: A Warning is a #1 New York Times bestseller by Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State. This first edition print book offers a profound, historically grounded analysis of fascism’s rise and its modern resurgence worldwide. Combining personal experience with expert diplomacy, Albright delivers a timely call to action to protect democracy from authoritarian threats, making it essential reading for professionals committed to understanding and shaping global political futures.

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#1 New York Times Bestseller “Albright outlines the warning signs of fascism and offers concrete actions for restoring America’s values and reputation. There is priceless wisdom on every page.” —Booklist (starred review) “Fascism [is] the work of a woman who knows authoritarianism when she sees it. And she sees the seeds of it not only in a slew of leaders hell bent on subverting democratic norms—Turkey’s Erdogan, Venezuela’s Maduro, Hungary’s Orbán, and others—but also in Donald Trump, whom she calls in the book ‘the first antidemocratic president in modern U.S. history.’” — The Daily Beast A personal and urgent examination of Fascism in the twentieth century and how its legacy shapes today’s world, written by one of the most admired public servants in American history, the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state. A Fascist, observed Madeleine Albright, “is someone who claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is utterly unconcerned with the rights of others, and is willing to use violence and whatever other means are necessary to achieve the goals he or she might have.” The twentieth century was defined by the clash between democracy and Fascism, a struggle against authoritarianism that created uncertainty about the survival of human freedom and left millions dead. Given the horrors of that experience, one might expect the world to reject the spiritual successors to Hitler and Mussolini should they arise in our era. Fascism: A Warning is drawn from Madeleine Albright's experiences as a child in war-torn Europe and her distinguished career as a diplomat to question that assumption. Fascism, as she shows, not only endured through the twentieth century but now presents a more virulent threat to peace and justice than at any time since the end of World War II. The momentum toward democracy that swept the world when the Berlin Wall fell has gone into reverse, a trend Albright explores through her deep understanding of international relations. The United States, which historically championed the free world, is led by a president who exacerbates division and heaps scorn on democratic institutions. In many countries, economic, technological, and cultural factors are weakening the political center and empowering the extremes of right and left. Contemporary leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un are employing many of the tactics used by Fascists in the 1920s and 30s. Fascism: A Warning is a book for our times that is relevant to all times. Written by someone who not only studied history but helped to shape it, this call to arms teaches us the lessons from 20th century history we must understand and the questions we must answer if we are to save ourselves from repeating the tragic errors of the past. Drawing on both her experiences as a child in war-torn Europe and her distinguished career in foreign policy, Secretary Albright offers crucial insights into this urgent threat: A Historical Perspective: Explore the rise of Fascism in the 20th century, from Mussolini’s Italy to Hitler’s Germany, and understand the devastating clash with democracy that defined the era. The Authoritarian Playbook: Learn the tactics employed by Fascists of the 1920s and 30s and see how contemporary leaders like Vladimir Putin are using the same strategies to consolidate power today. A Warning for Today: Confront the lessons from the past we must understand to counter the modern reversal of democratic momentum and save ourselves from repeating tragic errors.

Review: Interesting, Insightful and Powerful - Just as I expected it would be, this is a very clear, insightful book on the history of fascism, starting shortly after the turn of the 20th century and leading up to the present troubling moment both internationally and at home. Madeleine Albright is an extremely intelligent woman, and having just read James Comey's latest book, this seemed like a natural choice. (In case anyone's interested, my next read will be "Facts and Fears" by James Clapper. I used to read fiction almost exclusively, but times have changed and I feel an urgent need to be informed, and frankly, to be a witness to the thoughts and observations of those in a position to see and understand the current threat to our democracy.) I loved this book. She presents a very systematic examination of fascism and the methods by which totalitarian figures come to power, stay in power, and feed off each other. She weaves in a bit of her own history, such as fleeing Hitler and the Nazis as a child, and somehow manages to cover even tragic and disturbing realities with calm and steady assessment. The book isn't showy. It is forthright and to the point. More than that, it is an important book. The obvious underlying focus of the book is the influence of Trump, along with Putin, on the norms of democracy, including freedom of the press and the judicial system. No matter where your political leanings lie, if you care about our country, and about the rise of fascism worldwide, you should read this book. As added bonus, I think you will find that the prose flows nicely and the bounty of information provided never feels overwhelming.
Review: Brilliantly profound warning relevant to our times - Madeleine Albright’s newest book, “Fascism: A Warning”, is a provocative book of profound meaning for increasingly dire times. As a former US Secretary of State, she has a lifetime of experience working at the heart of diplomacy worldwide. Her perspective has afforded her deep reflection about democracy, authoritarianism, as fascism, the latter which she sees deeply on the rise. She looks at what characterizes “fascism” — not an easy term to define because it is overused and often is incorrectly used. Other books on the topic (of fascism) note the struggle to define it as well. This specificity is not just a fascism problem though in trying to describe it. For example, many country’s claim democracy but are far from “democratic” in sense of political science meaning of the word. She defines “a Fascist as someone who claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is utterly unconcerned with the rights of others, and is willing to use violence and whatever other means are necessary to achieve the goals he or she might have.” It’s not “populism” or simply “authoritarianism”. It’s not being of the political right or left. Historical examples are Hitler and Mussolini of the World War 2 era. Yet as Albright notes with alarm, after a surge in democracy in previous decades, today many fewer countries are democracies (only 30) in the world when it used to be over 100. With a multitude of countries spiraling ever closer to authoritarianism and some of those gravitating toward Fascism, she examines the appeal that Fascism plays for a number of world leaders in Poland, Venezuela, Russia, Uganda, and yes, startlingly from the US. She cites numerous examples of fascist leaders who are intolerant of criticism and see that only they are capable of solving their countries’ problems offer while suppressing those they see as the opposition. While Albright does reflect on the US in this book, she sees this struggle as a worldwide problem. As a young child, her family was forced to flee from her homeland (Czechoslovakia) when the Nazis took over (her father was a Czech diplomat), then after the war they were forced to flee again when the Soviets took control of her country. This is how she ended up in the United States. She has a deep abiding love of democracy and as one of the most well-travelled people on our planet, she has seen all types of governments and leaders up-close and personal, which is what gives this book increases gravity. This book is deeply provocative, and calls for people to be wary of being complacent against the forces of fascism. She has clearly thought about this topic deeply, and she presents her ideas with clarity. Unlike what some of this book’s reviewers say, this book isn’t just about the US, and to claim that as a weakness of this book misses the key point Albright makes in asserting this political rise is happening around the world. Anyone who values a global perspective, should find this book of worthy of deep contemplation. I have long been an admirer of Madeleine Albright, and this book has helped me now see her as an even more formidable thought leader of our time.

## Features

- state first eition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #160,253 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Fascism (Books) #60 in Democracy (Books) #141 in History & Theory of Politics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,033 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting, Insightful and Powerful
*by M***L on May 23, 2018*

Just as I expected it would be, this is a very clear, insightful book on the history of fascism, starting shortly after the turn of the 20th century and leading up to the present troubling moment both internationally and at home. Madeleine Albright is an extremely intelligent woman, and having just read James Comey's latest book, this seemed like a natural choice. (In case anyone's interested, my next read will be "Facts and Fears" by James Clapper. I used to read fiction almost exclusively, but times have changed and I feel an urgent need to be informed, and frankly, to be a witness to the thoughts and observations of those in a position to see and understand the current threat to our democracy.) I loved this book. She presents a very systematic examination of fascism and the methods by which totalitarian figures come to power, stay in power, and feed off each other. She weaves in a bit of her own history, such as fleeing Hitler and the Nazis as a child, and somehow manages to cover even tragic and disturbing realities with calm and steady assessment. The book isn't showy. It is forthright and to the point. More than that, it is an important book. The obvious underlying focus of the book is the influence of Trump, along with Putin, on the norms of democracy, including freedom of the press and the judicial system. No matter where your political leanings lie, if you care about our country, and about the rise of fascism worldwide, you should read this book. As added bonus, I think you will find that the prose flows nicely and the bounty of information provided never feels overwhelming.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliantly profound warning relevant to our times
*by K***S on April 27, 2018*

Madeleine Albright’s newest book, “Fascism: A Warning”, is a provocative book of profound meaning for increasingly dire times. As a former US Secretary of State, she has a lifetime of experience working at the heart of diplomacy worldwide. Her perspective has afforded her deep reflection about democracy, authoritarianism, as fascism, the latter which she sees deeply on the rise. She looks at what characterizes “fascism” — not an easy term to define because it is overused and often is incorrectly used. Other books on the topic (of fascism) note the struggle to define it as well. This specificity is not just a fascism problem though in trying to describe it. For example, many country’s claim democracy but are far from “democratic” in sense of political science meaning of the word. She defines “a Fascist as someone who claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is utterly unconcerned with the rights of others, and is willing to use violence and whatever other means are necessary to achieve the goals he or she might have.” It’s not “populism” or simply “authoritarianism”. It’s not being of the political right or left. Historical examples are Hitler and Mussolini of the World War 2 era. Yet as Albright notes with alarm, after a surge in democracy in previous decades, today many fewer countries are democracies (only 30) in the world when it used to be over 100. With a multitude of countries spiraling ever closer to authoritarianism and some of those gravitating toward Fascism, she examines the appeal that Fascism plays for a number of world leaders in Poland, Venezuela, Russia, Uganda, and yes, startlingly from the US. She cites numerous examples of fascist leaders who are intolerant of criticism and see that only they are capable of solving their countries’ problems offer while suppressing those they see as the opposition. While Albright does reflect on the US in this book, she sees this struggle as a worldwide problem. As a young child, her family was forced to flee from her homeland (Czechoslovakia) when the Nazis took over (her father was a Czech diplomat), then after the war they were forced to flee again when the Soviets took control of her country. This is how she ended up in the United States. She has a deep abiding love of democracy and as one of the most well-travelled people on our planet, she has seen all types of governments and leaders up-close and personal, which is what gives this book increases gravity. This book is deeply provocative, and calls for people to be wary of being complacent against the forces of fascism. She has clearly thought about this topic deeply, and she presents her ideas with clarity. Unlike what some of this book’s reviewers say, this book isn’t just about the US, and to claim that as a weakness of this book misses the key point Albright makes in asserting this political rise is happening around the world. Anyone who values a global perspective, should find this book of worthy of deep contemplation. I have long been an admirer of Madeleine Albright, and this book has helped me now see her as an even more formidable thought leader of our time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oh how I wanted to rate this book a 6
*by G***R on April 10, 2018*

This is a timely book by a brilliant person who had a front row seat to the tragedy that was Europe in the Mid-20th Century. There is little doubt that the world is starting to look fearfully like it did at the beginning of those dark hours, starting with the tyranny of Hitler and Mussolini and culminating in the Cold War and the gulags of the Soviet Union. Figuratively speaking, this is really three books. The first will be the most divisive and may, in fact, quite unfortunately, relegate the book to practical irrelevance. The second book is extremely insightful and informative. And the third book, honestly, is pure gold and vintage Madeline Albright. The first book begins with a contradiction. Albright openly acknowledges that Fascism has become a meaningless epithet, hurled, as it is, by opposing politicians of every stripe and at parents merely attempting to limit the cell phone usage of their children. She goes on to defend the titular use of the term, however, by clarifying her use of the term: “To my mind, a Fascist is someone who identifies strongly with and claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is unconcerned with the rights of others, and is willing to use whatever means are necessary—including violence—to achieve his or her goals.” At that point, however, she hasn’t really narrowed the list of politicians who qualify for the pejorative label at all. Every reader will conclude that his or her political enemies fit the bill. She seals the fate of this portion of the book, however, when she asks, on page 4 of the book, “…why, this far into the twenty-first century, are we once again talking about Fascism?” And answers, “One reason, frankly, is Donald Trump. If we think of Fascism as a wound from the past that had almost healed, putting Trump in the White House was like ripping off the bandage and picking at the scab.” And she goes on to make thinly veiled comparisons between Trump, Mussolini, and Joseph McCarthy. And, unfortunately, I fear, she, in one fell swoop of prose, both fuels the fires of division while exiling the book to practical irrelevance. In the end, she will likely only energize both political extremes, and, I suspect, the reader ratings of this book will ultimately reflect that. That is most unfortunate because without those opening pages this would be a truly terrific book. It chronicles both relevant history and the recent past to a degree that few other people on the planet could. The second part of the book is devoted to an analysis of recent political events in Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Venezuela, the Philippines, Russia, North Korea, and, of course, the United States. All, to varying degrees, she maintains, are showing signs of a slide toward Fascism and the decline of post-war liberal democracy. It is an informative analysis and unless you are a political junkie, you will learn a lot. In the third part of the book she truly hits her stride. She notes, for starters, that the Fascist epithet may be appropriate for the US today for reasons having more to do with economics than populism. The Fascist Party of Italy, which gave rise to general use of the term, was the ultimate merger of the corporate and political states. And that is, in fact, what has happened here in the US. The incorporation of America has been going on since the conservative movement of the 1980s, however, and while Trump is carrying the corporate water at the moment, he can hardly be blamed for allowing Wall Street and Silicon Valley to take control of Washington. The incorporation accelerated greatly during the dot-com 90s when young entrepreneurs were preaching disruption and libertarianism. It is ironic, indeed, that tech’s “democratic” perspective has now produced among the biggest and most powerful corporations the world has ever known. And they pulled it off, actually, while the anti-trust regulators in both Republican and Democratic administrations stood by and watched. To me what we have today is not so much analogous to the Fascist or Nazi parties of the mid-20th Century as it is the power of the church in Medieval Europe. The kings and queens of Washington may wear the crowns, but it is the corporate “popes” of Wall Street and Silicon Valley that are really calling the shots. Which is why both parties, I think, should be fearful of whatever happens in the mid-term elections. Be careful what you wish for. Neither party has defined an agenda that addresses the issues that originally brought Trump to power. And until that happens I believe Albright’s Fascist warning will remain valid. In the final chapters of the book Albright notes that putting American interests first invites Russia, China, and others to do the same. And it is here that she lowers her partisan guard (we all have one) and calls for unity through the recognition of our common humanity and the rejection of extremism that favors one group over another. It is here that she also seems to soften her position on ideals of post-war democratic liberalism and focuses more on compassion, integrity, and fairness. I think of it as defining a new standard of shared obligation and responsibility that includes those countries and those people that aren’t rushing to implement an Electoral College and to copy our form of bare-knuckle individualism, but those are my words, not hers. In the end she notes that spend her time on issues like: “…purging excess money from politics, improving civic education, defending journalistic independence, adjusting to the changing nature of the workplace, enhancing inter-religious dialogue, and putting a saddle on the bucking bronco we call the Internet.” It’s a perfect ending to what is a very good book by an inspiring individual. I do recommend reading it.

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