Jean Marie Le Pen and the evolution of French Fascism

The most significant European fascist since Franco, Jean Marie Le Pen, died this week aged 96. This podcast explores the context of the rise of Le Front Nationale, and explores his role within it. Part two will examine how Le Pen used the failings of Mitterand's government in the 1980s to his advantage.

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