Fascism in Britain: A History, 1918-1945 (International Library of Historical Studies)

This is the first paperback edition of the most comprehensive history of fascist movements in Britain. It investigates fascist activities in the period of turmoil leading to the Second World War, and raises disturbing questions: how far was the British establishment involved? What were the links with Nazi Germany? What were the plans for the future of British Jews? How much did the British Secret Service know? Despite the revelation of the horrors of Nazi Germany, British Fascism survived 1945. The author discusses the organization, aims and techniques behind British Fascism, including the formation of the National Front. This revised edition analyzes the period from 1984 to the present, including the effect of the end of the Cold War and the collapse of Communism in Russia and Europe, the disturbing of illiberal nationalism and the growth of neo-fascism, anti-Semitism and racialism expressed in, for example, anti-immigrant agitation and policies. "This edition investigates fascist activities in the period of turmoil leading to World War II and raises disturbing questions: how far was the British establishment involved? What were the links with Nazi Germany? What were the plans for the future of British Jews? How much did the British secret service know? Despite the revelation of the horrors of Nazi Germany, British Fascism survived 1945. The author discusses the organization, aims and techniques behind British Fascism, including the formation of the National Front. This revised text analyzes the period from 1984 to the present day, including the effect of the end of the Cold War and the collapse of Communism in Russia and Europe, the disturbing growth of illiberal nationalism and the growth of neo-fascism, anti-Semitism and racialism."--Bloomsbury Publishing. Contents......Page 6 Illustrations......Page 8 Acknowledgements......Page 9 Abbreviations......Page 10 Introduction......Page 11 1. The Origins of British Fascism......Page 22 2. The British Fascists and the 'Jew Wise' 1918-1939......Page 51 3. The BUF and British Society, 1932-39......Page 82 4. The Boys in Black, 1932-1939......Page 109 5. The Mutiny against Destiny......Page 135 6. The Hitler Fan Club......Page 153 7. Internment, 1939-1945......Page 178 8. New Wine for Old Bottles, 1945-1960......Page 224 9. National Socialist and Racial Populists, 1960-1967......Page 251 10. The Grand Synthesis, 1967-1985......Page 266 11. Terminal Decline?......Page 289 Conclusion: The Swadust Caesars......Page 299 Select Bibliography......Page 306 Index......Page 310 I. B. Tauris Contents 6 Illustrations 8 Acknowledgements 9 Abbreviations 10 Introduction 11 1. The Origins of British Fascism 22 2. The British Fascists and the 'Jew Wise' 1918-1939 51 3. The BUF and British Society, 1932-39 82 4. The Boys in Black, 1932-1939 109 5. The Mutiny against Destiny 135 6. The Hitler Fan Club 153 7. Internment, 1939-1945 178 8. New Wine for Old Bottles, 1945-1960 224 9. National Socialist and Racial Populists, 1960-1967 251 10. The Grand Synthesis, 1967-1985 266 11. Terminal Decline? 289 Conclusion: The Swadust Caesars 299 Select Bibliography 306 Index 310 9781860643378 This study traces the story of fascism from its origins after World War I to the present day. It asks how far the British establishment was involved and describes the formation of the National Front. It also analyzes the effects of the end of the Cold War and anti-immigrant agitation and policies.