OTTO STRASSER (1897-1974) remains the most inspiring and enigmatic of all National Revolutionary figures and continues to attract an enormous amount of interest both in Europe and elsewhere. In this excellent new work by the Polish writer, Tomasz Kosiński, we examine the political and socio-economic forces that first led to the appearance of Strasser and his radical synthesis of nationalism and socialism. Beginning with an exploration of his chief influences, among them Eugen Dühring and Tomáš Masaryk, the author provides a thorough discussion of Strasser's intention to create a community of "destiny, needs and bread" that would reject both liberalism and communism in favour of tradition and autonomy. A particularly important part of Strasser's worldview, and one that Tomasz Kosiński addresses in both a detailed and concise manner, is the vision of an organic family of European nations that have a common destiny and yet retain their independence. As an opponent of imperialism, Strasser also spoke out strongly against the aggression of the Third Reich, the Soviet Union and American foreign policy. Black Front Press, having taken its name from Otto Strasser's underground movement, is proud to present this detailed analysis of his life and work.
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Tomasz Kosiński holds a humanities doctorate in the discipline of history. He is interested in radical political thought (mainly Polish and German), ethnic conflict in Europe, geopolitics and the history of Upper Silesia. He has written almost 100 articles on these issues.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Tomasz Kosiński holds a humanities doctorate in the discipline of history. He is interested in radical political thought (mainly Polish and German), ethnic conflict in Europe, geopolitics and the history of Upper Silesia. He has written almost 100 articles on these issues.