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He also published some deeply racist and dangerous political pamphlets and essays during his lifetime, promoting antisemitic and pro-slavery views which in part laid the groundwork for the rise in 20th century fascism. Whilst his views courted controversy at the time and led to estrangements with various colleagues and friends, details of his unsavoury politics are still often omitted from biographical accounts of his life and legacy.  For further reading, see J. 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