Fascism is underpinned by nationalism, mass mobilization and the institutions of the nation state, concepts which didn’t emerge until the early 19th century.
Monarchy is based on feudalism, where an elite own land and appoint a hereditary ruler who frequently claims divine right.
Fascism and monarchy both rely on absolute authority but they’re products of different eras.
His thoughts seem to be that they share almost no characteristics, no philosophical underpinnings, and that there seems to be no direct path from the one to the other.
What do you think a discussing of “proto-X” is going to look like, if not comparing it to other things looking for similarities and possible links?
Fascism is underpinned by nationalism, mass mobilization and the institutions of the nation state, concepts which didn’t emerge until the early 19th century.
Monarchy is based on feudalism, where an elite own land and appoint a hereditary ruler who frequently claims divine right.
Fascism and monarchy both rely on absolute authority but they’re products of different eras.
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His thoughts seem to be that they share almost no characteristics, no philosophical underpinnings, and that there seems to be no direct path from the one to the other.
What do you think a discussing of “proto-X” is going to look like, if not comparing it to other things looking for similarities and possible links?