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As discussed in chapter 7, the fear of communism drove many kings and conservatives into the arms of fascists and right-wing authoritarian leaders. These leaders vowed to save their country from the left by taking power themselves. Fascists and right-wing authoritarianism preyed on these fears that led to massive internal conflict and eventually world war.
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Kassab, H.S. (2016). Nazism. In: The Power of Emotion in Politics, Philosophy, and Ideology. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-59352-8_8
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