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Jean Marie Le Pen and the evolution of French Fascism

Jean Marie Le Pen and the evolution of French Fascism

French Fascism after 1968

Explaining History · Nick Shepley

January 8, 202540m 22s

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Show Notes

The most significant European fascist since Franco, Jean Marie Le Pen, died this week aged 96. This podcast explores the context of the rise of Le Front Nationale, and explores his role within it. Part two will examine how Le Pen used the failings of Mitterand's government in the 1980s to his advantage.


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