Summary:
The book analyzes the tactics and principles that underpin fascist politics, including the creation of a mythic past, propaganda, anti-intellectualism, and the division of society into groups of "us" and "them." It explores how these strategies are used to gain and maintain power by fostering social divisions and undermining democratic institutions.
Key points:
1. Mythic Past: Stanley says fascists idealize a fictional, pure past to justify their policies and create dissatisfaction with the present.
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