Behind the Bastards Part One: Mosley: The British Hitler Who Inspired the Christchurch Shooter
Apr 9, 2019
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Mosley's Upbringing
- Oswald Mosley, known as Tommy in his youth, grew up in a wealthy, aristocratic family.
- His father was absent, described as a gambler and heavy drinker, while his grandfather, an anti-Semite, was a key influence.
Mosley Family History
- The Mosley family wealth originated from land expropriation in the 16th century.
- His grandfather actively campaigned against Jewish emancipation in the 19th century.
Idyllic Childhood and Masculinity
- Mosley's childhood, spent on a self-contained family estate, shaped his worldview.
- He idealized masculinity, influenced by British culture and his grandfather's aggressive boxing tradition.