The Rise of Fascism in Europe

by George P. Blum

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313299346
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/30/1998
Series:	Greenwood Press Guides to Historic Events of the Twentieth Century
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)
Lexile:	1450L (what's this?)

About the Author

GEORGE BLUM is Professor of History and Chair of the Department at the University of the Pacific. Among his recent publications are articles and chapters in Research Guide to European Historical Biography (1992-1993), Statesmen Who Changed the World (Greenwood, 1993), Events That Changed the World in the Twentieth Century (Greenwood, 1995), and Encyclopedia of World War II in Europe (1998).

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