Musta koidiku kuulutajad

This book refutes the prevailing ideas about Finnish fascism. One of the most central of these is the belief that fascism did not exist in Finland, or that it remained a marginal, somewhat comical addition to social life, a movement without supporters, influence, or legacy. The book traces the development of Finnish fascism between and during the two world wars. Like their like-minded people elsewhere in Europe, Finnish fascists also sought to introduce a social order that would counter the decline threatening the nation, to create a new, more harmonious society, and to destroy the false teachings of liberalism that incite contradictions. There is a time for everything in history writing. A more thorough treatment of certain issues so that the message gets across requires the readiness of both historical research and society as a whole. This book shows how thin the line is between different trends and ideologies that, on the one hand, stand for the common interests of the people, and, on the other, use them only as a pretext, and on the other hand, are also justified at first glance. For Estonian readers, the description of the cooperation between Finnish and Estonian extremist movements provides added value, forcing a reassessment of some deeply rooted perceptions.

Keywords:
world history