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Mark Bray is an American historian, political organizer, and lecturer at Rutgers University. He specializes in human rights, political radicalism, and modern European history.
Known for: Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook
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Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook
In this comprehensive and accessible history, historian and activist Mark Bray traces the roots and evolution of anti-fascist movements from their origins in the early 20th century to their resurgence in the 21st century. Drawing on interviews with anti-fascists from around the world, Bray explores the tactics, philosophy, and controversies surrounding the movement, offering a detailed look at how anti-fascists have organized to confront fascism in its various forms.
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Origins of Anti-Fascism in Early 20th-Century Europe
To grasp the essence of anti-fascism, we must trace its roots to post–World War I Europe, where economic collapse and social upheaval nourished fascist movements. In Italy, Mussolini’s Blackshirts terrorized unions and socialist organizations, marking one of the first instances where anti-fascist re...
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Post–World War II Developments and Continued Resistance
The defeat of Hitler and Mussolini could have marked an end, yet fascism did not vanish—it mutated. Across Europe and later in the Americas, neo-fascist groups and far-right extremists continued to organize, feeding off Cold War polarization and racial hierarchies. The anti-fascist movement adapted ...
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About Mark Bray
Mark Bray is an American historian, political organizer, and lecturer at Rutgers University. He specializes in human rights, political radicalism, and modern European history. Bray is also known for his activism and writings on anti-fascism and social movements.
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