In A Brief History of Fascist Lies, historian Federico Finchelstein traces how deceit and propaganda lie at the heart of fascist rule — from Mussolini and Hitler to modern authoritarian figures. He shows that lies are not side-effects of fascism but fundamental tools to build movements, silence dissent, and reshape reality for mass audiences. By connecting twentieth-century regimes to today’s populist and autocratic leaders, Finchelstein offers a concise but penetrating guide to how lies corrode democracies—and how citizens can recognize and resist them.
Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, the audiobook runs approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes in its unabridged form.
An AudioFile Magazine "Golden Voice" narrator, Edoardo Ballerini brings clarity and nuance to the text, effortlessly shifting through languages and proper names with impeccable pronunciation. His pacing and tone keep listeners engaged without losing intellectual rigor.
AUTHOR / NARRATOR
He is currently Professor of History at The New School in New York (including the New School for Social Research and Eugene Lang College).
His books include Transatlantic Fascism: Ideology, Violence, and the Sacred in Argentina and Italy, 1919–1945; The Ideological Origins of the Dirty War: Fascism, Populism, and Dictatorship in Twentieth-Century Argentina; From Fascism to Populism in History; A Brief History of Fascist Lies; Fascist Mythologies; and The Wannabe Fascists.
As an audiobook narrator, Ballerini has recorded over 400 titles, including works by Karl Ove Knausgård, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Jess Walter. His performances have earned him numerous accolades, including:
Two-time winner of the Audio Publishers Association's Audie Award for Best Male Narrator (2013 and 2019)
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Two-time winner of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) Voice Arts Award
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Named a "Golden Voice" by AudioFile magazine in 2019, an honor granted to only thirty-five narrators
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Multiple Earphones Awards from AudioFile magazine
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