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The Rise of Fascism in Europe
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George P. Blum
Book Code: GR9934
ISBN: 0-313-29934-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-29934-6
232 pages, photographs
Greenwood Press
Publication: 6/30/1998
List Price: $51.95 (UK Sterling Price: £29.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
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    —The Book Report
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.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword by Randall M. Miller
  • Preface
  • Chronology of Events
  • The Rise of Fascism in Europe Explained
  • The Development of Fascism in Europe
  • Fascist Seizure of Power: Italy and Germany
  • Economy and Society under Fascism
  • Fascist Origins of World War II
  • Resistance in Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany
  • Fascism: Assessment and Legacy
  • Biographies: The Personalities Behind European Fascism
  • Primary Documents in European Fascism
  • Glossary of Selected Terms
  • Bibliographical Essay
  • Index
LC Card Number: 97-43867
LCC Class: D726
Dewey Class: 335
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