Fascism A Warning

When it comes to political literature, very few works can be as timely and chilling as Madeleine Albright's Fascism: A Warning. This book, written by a woman who has not only studied history but also been an active participant in its making, is a powerful examination of one of the 20th century’s most destructive political trends and its insidious resurgence in the contemporary world. Published in 2018, Albright’s work has become increasingly relevant as global politics continue to shift towards nationalism and authoritarianism.

Madeleine Albright, the first female United States Secretary of State, brings a unique perspective to the topic of fascism. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1937, Albright’s early life was shaped by the forces of Nazism and communism, and her career in diplomacy gave her a front-row seat to the post-Cold War proliferation of democracy as well as its recent retreat. With her rich personal history and professional expertise, Albright is exceptionally qualified to write on this subject. Her book is both a personal and scholarly exploration of fascism’s past, present, and potential future.

Albright opens with a definition of fascism that is at once succinct and comprehensive, describing it as "a fascist 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