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Book SynopsisOffers an account of the intellectual figures of Italian Fascism, tracing how the movement's ideas evolved in response to social and political developments inside and outside of Italy. This book follows Fascist thought from its beginnings in socialist ideology through its evolution into a separate body of thought and to its destruction.
Trade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2005 "The book succeeds admirably in convincing the reader that, far from being a doctrine based on irrationalism and violence, fascism's foundations are very sophisticated intellectual constructs."--Paul Petzschmann, Political Theory
Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xi CHAPTER ONE: Some Issues in the Intellectual History of Fascism 1 CHAPTER TWO: The Historic Background and Enrico Corradini 18 CHAPTER THREE: Alfredo Rocco and the Elements of Fascist Doctrine 38 CHAPTER FOUR: Sergio Panunzio: From Revolutionary to National Syndicalism 61 CHAPTER FIVE: Idealism, Ugo Spirito, and the Outlines of Fascist Doctrine 85 CHAPTER SIX: Ugo Spirito and the Rationale of the Corporative State 111 CHAPTER SEVEN: Sergio Panunzio and the Maturing of Fascist Doctrine 140 CHAPTER EIGHT: Camillo Pellizzi, Carlo Costamagna, and the Final Issues 165 CHAPTER NINE: Doctrinal Interlude: The Initiatic Racism of Julius Evola 191 CHAPTER TEN: Doctrinal Continuity and the Fascist Social Republic 222 CHAPTER ELEVEN: Conclusions 246 Index 263
