The Rise of Fascism in Europe
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Rise of Fascism in Europe
By (Author) George P. Blum
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Greenwood Press
30th June 1998
United States
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Far-right political ideologies and movements
Educational: History
General and world history
320.533094
Physical Properties
Hardback
232
Width 156mm, Height 235mm
539g
Description
Designed for secondary school and college student research, this work is a history and reference guide to the rise of fascism and the forces that brought about World War II. An introductory essay presents an overview of the development of fascism in Germany and Italy. Additional essays analyze aspects of the history of fascism - from the fascists' 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.
Reviews
Recommended.-The Book Report
Author Bio
GEORGE BLUM is Professor of History and Chair of the Department at the University of the Pacific.
