The Beast Reawakens
Martin A. Lee(Author)
Time Warner Paperbacks (Publisher)
Published on 5. November 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-0-7515-2754-4 (ISBN)
Description
Tracing the history of neo-Nazism over the past half-century, this book sets out to demonstrate the growing symbiosis between right-wing groups in Europe and America. From Nazi spymasters in the post-war German intelligence services to Nazi emigres in South America, it describes how a well-organized underground network kept memories of the Third Reich alive thoughout the Cold War. And while European Nazis necessarily kept a low profile, American groups such as the Holocaust-denying Liberty Lobby openly promoted the fascist agenda. When the Berlin Wall fell, fascism in Europe, dormant for 45 years, began making headlines again. German skinheads, many inspired by neo-Nazi propaganda originating in the US, terrorized minorities and then, through the Oklahoma City bombing, America's own militia movement served notice that fascist extremism was alive and well on both sides of the Atlantic.
Reviews / Votes
[An] excellent and well-researched investigation of neo-Nazi groups around the world that makes it plain that ''the beast'' has never been asleep. - SUNDAY TIMESThe study by Lee Martin is, in my opinion, the best-documented account of the fluctuating fortunes of the far-right in Europe and America in the late 20th century. - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT (DUBLIN)
Lee has provided a stimulating overview of the survival development, and resurgence of fascism in post-war Europe. In the process he has shed new light on various underground movements, introduced a number of fascinating non-conformist intellectuals to a general audience. - BOOK REVIEWS
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
Section: 8, b/w
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7515-2754-4 (9780751527544)
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Person
Martin Lee has written about right-wing extremism in the NATION, the VILLAGE VOICE, and other publications. He is also the author of ACID DREAMS: THE CIA, LSD, AND THE SIXTIES.