| The Anatomy of Fascism Contributor(s): Paxton, Robert O. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1400033918 ISBN-13: 9781400033911 Publisher: Vintage OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: What "is fascism? Many authors have proposed definitions, but most fail to move beyond the abstract. The esteemed historian Robert O. Paxton answers this question for the first time by focusing on the concrete: what the fascists did, rather than what they said. From the first violent uniformed bands beating up "enemies of the state," through Mussolini's rise to power, to Germany's fascist radicalization in World War II, Paxton shows clearly why fascists came to power in some countries and not others, and explores whether fascism could exist outside the early-twentieth-century European setting in which it emerged. The Anatomy of Fascism will have a lasting impact on our understanding of modern European history, just as Paxton's classic Vichy France redefined our vision of World War II. Based on a lifetime of research, this compelling and important book transforms our knowledge of fascism-"the major political innovation of the twentieth century, and the source of much of its pain." " |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Western Europe - General - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Fascism & Totalitarianism |
| Dewey: 320.533 |
| LCCN: 2004100489 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 5.31" W x 8.03" (0.55 lbs) 321 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
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| Publisher Description: What is fascism? By focusing on the concrete: what the fascists did, rather than what they said, the esteemed historian Robert O. Paxton answers this question. From the first violent uniformed bands beating up "enemies of the state," through Mussolini's rise to power, to Germany's fascist radicalization in World War II, Paxton shows clearly why fascists came to power in some countries and not others, and explores whether fascism could exist outside the early-twentieth-century European setting in which it emerged. A deeply intelligent and very readable book. . . . Historical analysis at its best. -The Economist The Anatomy of Fascism will have a lasting impact on our understanding of modern European history, just as Paxton's classic Vichy France redefined our vision of World War II. Based on a lifetime of research, this compelling and important book transforms our knowledge of fascism-"the major political innovation of the twentieth century, and the source of much of its pain." |