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Orwell's Anti-Imperialism
- Orwell's early rebellion was against the assumption of indefinite white European rule.
- As a policeman in Burma, he witnessed imperialism's ugly side, detailed in his novel Burmese Days.
Spanish Civil War Background
- In 1936, Spain's republican government, critical of the monarchy and church, faced a military coup led by Franco.
- Franco, backed by Hitler and Mussolini, aimed to restore traditional, centralized Spanish rule.
Orwell's Moral Courage
- Orwell's anti-fascism stemmed from his understanding of its inherent wickedness and pornographic nature.
- His time in Spain solidified his opposition to Stalinism and the lies surrounding it.