To add onto this: Parenti is a great start, but I think one shouldn't just throw books at people. Instead, take what the book says, boil it down, and use it as your argument. Then reference the book as a resource to learn more. So for example, if you want to explain that capitalists will always favor facism over socialism say something along the lines of:
"Well, the rise of both Mussolini and Hitler was actually made possible by capitalists who looked favorably upon the harsh anti-union, and more broadly anti-socialist, stances Mussolini and Hitler took. For example, German Industrialists paid for a lot of the trucks and loudspeakers Hitler used to recruit voters. This pattern can be seen repeated throughout history where fascist dictators were often installed by imperialist/capitalist countries to prevent the nationalization of resources so they could continue exploiting them. If you want to learn more about this I'd recommend Michael Parentis "Blackshirts and Reds" It's a great introduction to this and reads quite easily in my opinion. I can also provide you with a PDF if you're interested"
Enjoy! Parenti is tough to put down. If you like his books, you should check out his recorded lectures too. He's a good writer and despite not being able to go as in-depth on live discussions, his speeches are all worth a listen too.
Pretty sure he had nightmares about microphones though.
To add onto this: Parenti is a great start, but I think one shouldn't just throw books at people. Instead, take what the book says, boil it down, and use it as your argument. Then reference the book as a resource to learn more. So for example, if you want to explain that capitalists will always favor facism over socialism say something along the lines of:
"Well, the rise of both Mussolini and Hitler was actually made possible by capitalists who looked favorably upon the harsh anti-union, and more broadly anti-socialist, stances Mussolini and Hitler took. For example, German Industrialists paid for a lot of the trucks and loudspeakers Hitler used to recruit voters. This pattern can be seen repeated throughout history where fascist dictators were often installed by imperialist/capitalist countries to prevent the nationalization of resources so they could continue exploiting them. If you want to learn more about this I'd recommend Michael Parentis "Blackshirts and Reds" It's a great introduction to this and reads quite easily in my opinion. I can also provide you with a PDF if you're interested"
Can i be linked to blackshirts n reds?
Sure. https://annas-archive.org/slow_download/64d16106a4618d361efb3e6cf67e33f2/0/1?__cf_chl_tk=.Gm4Q1TBzPsCQVD8aqUs1VW5zUmDHjQXPl7C.7oUI0s-1701005864-0-gaNycGzNCqU
Edit: You can find pretty much any book of your liking on annas-archive.org
Thank you!
Enjoy! Parenti is tough to put down. If you like his books, you should check out his recorded lectures too. He's a good writer and despite not being able to go as in-depth on live discussions, his speeches are all worth a listen too.
Pretty sure he had nightmares about microphones though.