Bonapartism and Fascism by Leon Trotsky, read - and with introductory remarks by - Jack Graham
An essay by Leon Trotsky from 1934 on the differences, similarities, and relations between 'Bonapartism' and fascism, with reference to events in France.
I think this is a very important essay for our current moment. I present it here, in its entirety. I have - perhaps presumptuously - added my own introductory context, remarks and observations, which may be skipped by progressing to 16.30 minutes into the file.
Comments (3)
Thanks for doing this series. Every episode illuminates how much I still have to learn. Not in a position to read a whole lot of theory right now, so these bits really help.
Hey Jack, sorry to bug you - I'm completely off social media now. Is Daniel coming back to the show soon? Is he okay? Not asking for personal details, just haven't heard from him in a while. Also, been enjoying your output, I don't comment much but it's appreciated. I'd not heard Trotsky's words directly before; they're not incomprehensible like I thought they might be haha. You also got me to rewatch Fire Walk With Me which I greatly enjoyed. Hopefully you've started on and are enjoying The Return!
Hi, thanks for sticking around for my sans-Daniel output. Glad you're getting something out of it. Daniel is okay and improving all the time. He and I are actively planning to be back together making new IDSG either later this year or early next year.