Exploring Fascism: Origins and Dynamics

This chapter examines the rise of fascism in Europe during the 1930s, focusing on Austria's unique conditions and the role of the Anschluss. It highlights the collective complicity of individuals in supporting fascist movements, emphasizing that these regimes were not merely externally imposed but rooted in domestic support. The discussion also addresses how fascism strategically manipulated power dynamics and the socio-political landscape to establish one-party states, rejecting liberal democracy in favor of a singular national identity.