{"product_id":"anti-fascist-jim-mcneill-and-his-mates-in-the-spanish-civil-war-by-michael-samaras-paperback","title":"Anti-Fascist: Jim McNeill and his mates in the Spanish Civil War by Michael Samaras - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Samaras\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Australians who fought against Franco in the Spanish Civil War were men and women of conscience. They were prescient in their understanding of fascism's threat and convinced that taking up arms against it was the right thing to do. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of Jim McNeill, his mates and comrades. They were Australia's pioneers against fascism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a deeply researched account of the history and motivation of a small band of courageous Australians who, without government approval or support, travelled to Spain in a vain attempt to defeat fascism. A great read for any history buff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Faulkner, Former Labor Senate Leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a meticulous historical eye and elegant prose, Michael Samaras brings to life the courage and commitment of Jim McNeill and other Australians who fought fascism in Spain. This remarkable book represents the long overdue historical remembrance of an overlooked group of extraordinary Australian women and men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Daley, Author and Guardian writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the stories of those Australians in the 1930s who understood that evil must be confronted and put their lives on the line in the struggle against fascism. Their stories are as relevant today as they ever were.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuke Foley, Former Leader of the NSW Labor Party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this study of the Australian antifascist movement, Michael Samaras highlights the biographies of core figures, some well-known, others less so or, as in a number of cases, where the memory of the individual's activism has been forgotten. The portmanteau approach will appeal to Australian readers with an interest in Australian 20th century politics and society. Judith Keene, University of Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Samaras is a Sydney-based researcher and writer. In 2022 he uncovered the Nazi past of the founding benefactor of the Wollongong Art Gallery. This is his first book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637665132851,"sku":"9781923224575","price":50.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VZXoPDXKPv9781923224575.webp?v=1762296822","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/anti-fascist-jim-mcneill-and-his-mates-in-the-spanish-civil-war-by-michael-samaras-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}