ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts covered in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book represents a fitting tribute to Dr.Martin Durham and his work, in that it significantly advances understanding of the multifaceted culture of post-war British fascism. It explains an intellectual history of race, culture and evolution that spanned the twentieth century, and offers an historical overview of representations of cultural decadence in post-1945 fascist ideology. The book also examines how cultural heritage and history have played significant roles in efforts by the extreme right to inform and educate supporters about what they claim is a distinctive British national identity. It reveals that conflict over the interpretation of history has been an important ideological battleground for the post-war fascist right. The book further argues that a Weltanschauung is not unique to British fascist activism, being shared by a range of individuals and groups based across Europe and the United States.
