Fascism What It Is, How to Fight It: A Compilation

Fascism What It Is, How to Fight It: A Compilation by Leon Trotsky is a 2011 reprint of the 1944 American edition published by Martino Publishing. This edition features a full facsimile of the original text, providing readers with Trotsky’s insights written during the rise of fascism in Europe in the 1930s. The book explores the class origins and characteristics of fascist movements, offering a working-class strategy to combat this political threat.

In this concise 52-page work, Trotsky addresses various aspects of fascism, including its implications for democracy and the roles of different social classes in the struggle against it. The chapters cover topics such as the triumph of Mussolini, the looming fascist danger in Germany, and the dynamics between the bourgeoisie, petty bourgeoisie, and proletariat. Trotsky’s analysis aims to equip readers with an understanding of fascism and the necessary strategies to resist it, making this text relevant for those interested in political science and ideologies related to fascism, nationalism, and socialism.