Books matching: fascism and conspiracy
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Save:Famous Last Words by Timothy Findley is a historical novel that intricately weaves together figures like Ezra Pound, the Duke of Windsor, Wallace Simpson, Charles Lindbergh, and Sir Harry Oakes amidst a backdrop of WWII fascism and conspiracy. The novel delves into themes of ambition, love, loyalty, and the sinister interplay between egotism and fascism, all set within a web of international intrigue and historical events.
The plot of Famous Last Words unfolds as a blend of thriller, horror, and meditation on history and the human soul. The writing style captures the essence of corruption, faded glamour, and murder, while presenting a richly crafted plot that constantly surprises and astounds the reader.
All he took with him was his notebooks: some of them packed in his attaché case, others jammed and crammed into a cardboard valise whose corners and handles were riveted with brass. Time and panic had... - #2
Save:'Seven Days in May' by Fletcher Knebel revolves around a military plot to overthrow the government in the near future, set in the early 1970s. It delves into the discovery of a coup d'etat orchestrated by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, James Mattoon Scott, in response to an arms deal signed by a deeply unpopular President. The plot is described as prescient in warning against the threat of fascism and the manipulation of democracy by powerful forces within the Military Industrial Complex. The writing style is noted for its detailed exploration of a scenario where the military commanders of the United States disagree with the President's decision, leading to a tense political thriller.
The parking lot stretched away to the north, cheerless and vacant. Its monotonous acres of concrete were unbroken except where the occasional shadow of a maple tree speared thinly across the pavement....
