Thomas Mann and Albert Camus understood something many political scientists still find difficult to fathom. Deprived of any coherent theory, fascism is characterised by its politics of resentment, stirring up of anger and fear,...

In the pages of this slim, powerful book Riemen argues with passion that "nobility of spirit" is the quintessence of a civilized world. In this imaginative and compelling volume, Riemen speaks to every reader who believes in the power of...