Fascism Returns Wearing Modern Political Disguises
Rosan Smits’ book is urgent and uncomfortable in the best way. By tracing how fascism adapts to modern political language and imagery, it gives readers a clear warning about democracy, extremism and complacency today. The warning lands sharply. The timing feels stark.
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Fascism Returns Wearing Modern Political Disguises
Rosan Smits’ book is urgent and uncomfortable in the best way. By tracing how fascism adapts to modern political language and imagery, it gives readers a clear warning about democracy, extremism and complacency today. The warning lands sharply. The timing feels stark.
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'Excellent' Timothy Snyder'Definitive' Jason Stanley
'Masterful and chilling' Paul Mason'A distress signal ... Read this book' Rutger Bregman
Fascism is back. This time no swastikas, Nazi flags, or deadly bureaucracy, but MAGA hats, right-wing extremist memes, and a triumphant fist held high. For the first time in modern history, far right parties in some European countries have won a larger share of the votes than the Conservatives and the Social Democrats. Fascism hollows out democracies from within. It starts with language, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. But how do fascists mobilise citizens? How has fascism become normalised in Europe again? And how do we stop it?
Ideal for readers who:
- Need a clear warning about modern fascism and democracy.
- Follow how extremist politics adapts language, imagery and culture.
- Are concerned by far-right movements in Europe and beyond.
- Read urgent political non-fiction that connects history to now.
- About The Author
- Rosan Smits is a political scientist and has conducted research on radicalization and violence in war zones for many years. She led the Conflict Research Unit at the Netherlands Institute of International Relations. Since 2017, she has been deputy editor-in-chief of De Correspondent.
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- ISBN
- 9781805466567
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Atlantic Books, (11 June 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 mm
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