Title A.K. Chesterton and the Evolution of Britain's Extreme Right, 1933-1973

Published Milton : Routledge, 2019

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Description 1 online resource (181 pages) Series Routledge Studies in Fascism and the Far Right Ser Routledge studies in fascism and the far right. Contents Cover; Half Title; Series; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 Born in war: life before politics, 1899-1933; 2 The blackshirt life: the British Union of Fascists, 1933-1938; 3 My country right and wrong: fascism after Mosley, 1938-1939; 4 Drawing room fascism: the After-Victory Group, 1943-1946; 5 Sound the alarm: Candour and the League of Empire Loyalists, 1953-1967; 6 Forward the extremists: the National Front, 1967-1973; 7 What is behind it all? Racism, anti-Semitism and conspiracy after 1945 Conclusion: evolution, stagnation and the 'fascist ghost' after 1945Bibliography; Index Summary Arthur Kenneth (A.K.) Chesterton was a soldier, journalist and activist whose involvement with fascist and extreme right-wing politics in Britain spanned four decades. Beginning with his recruitment to Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts' in the 1930s, Chesterton's ideological relationship with fascism, nationalism and anti-Semitism would persist far beyond the collapse of the interwar movements, culminating in his role as a founder of the National Front in 1967. This study examines Chesterton's significance as a bridging figure between two eras of extreme right activity in Britain, and considers the ideological and organizational continuity that existed across the interwar and post-war periods. It further uses Chesterton's life as a means to explore the persistence of racism and anti-Semitism within British society, as well as examining the political conflicts and tactical disputes that shaped the extreme right as it attempted to move from the margins to the mainstream'. This book will appeal to students and researchers with an interest in fascism studies, British political history, extremism and anti-Semitism Notes Luke LeCras holds a doctorate in history from Murdoch University in Western Australia, where he has taught undergraduate courses in global and modern European history. His research interests include fascism and right-wing extremism, nationalism and populism in contemporary British politics Print version record Subject Chesterton, A. K. (Arthur Kenneth) SUBJECT Chesterton, A. K. (Arthur Kenneth) fast Subject Fascists -- Great Britain -- Biography Right-wing extremists -- Great Britain -- Biography Right-wing extremists -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century Fascism -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century Racism -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century Antisemitism -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Ideologies -- Fascism & Totalitarianism. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Political Parties. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Leadership. Antisemitism Fascism Fascists Politics and government Race relations Racism Right-wing extremists SUBJECT Great Britain -- Race relations. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007006281 Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 20th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056915 Subject Great Britain Genre/Form Biographies History Form Electronic book ISBN 9780429792335 0429792336 9780429436895 0429436890 9780429792328 0429792328 9780429792311 042979231X

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