The Rise of Fascism in Europe Contributor(s): Blum, George P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 031329934X ISBN-13: 9780313299346 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $62.37 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1998 Annotation: Designed for secondary school and college student research, this work is a readable history and ready reference guide to the rise of fascism and the forces that brought about World War II. An introductory essay presents the most recent scholarship in a clear overview of the development of fascism in Germany and Italy. Additional essays analyze the crucial aspects of the history of fascism--from the facists' seizure of power in Italy and Germany, to the economy and society of these nations, to the resistance to these governments. A concluding essay assesses the impact and legacy of Hitler and Mussolini and discusses fascism in other countries. Ready reference features include a chronology of events, lengthy biographical profiles of 15 key figures, the text of 15 key primary documents, a glossary of selected terms, and a bibliographical essay. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Radicalism - History | Europe - General - History | World - General |
Dewey: 335.609 |
LCCN: 97043867 |
Lexile Measure: 1450 |
Series: Greenwood Press Guide to Historic Events of the Twentieth Century |
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 6.41" W x 9.52" (1.17 lbs) 232 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Cultural Region - Germany - Cultural Region - Italy |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Designed for secondary school and college student research, this work is a readable history and ready reference guide to the rise of fascism and the forces that brought about World War II. An introductory essay presents the most recent scholarship in a clear overview of the development of fascism in Germany and Italy. Additional essays analyze the crucial aspects of the history of fascism--from the facists' seizure of power in Italy and Germany, to the economy and society of these nations to the resistance to these governments. A concluding essay assesses the impact and legacy of Hitler and Mussolini and discusses fascism in other countries. Ready reference features include a chronology of events, lengthy biographical profiles of 15 key figures, the text of 15 key primary documents, a glossary of selected terms, and a bibliographical essay. |