The Anatomy of FascismWhat 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.” |
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User Review - steve02476 - LibraryThingVery readable analysis of Fascism, both the “successful” regimes of Hitler and Mussolini, and also the wide variety of fascist movements throughout the 20th century all through Europe and many other ... Read full review
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User Review - rivkat - LibraryThingWhat are the defining characteristics of fascism? This book argues that the question is difficult because fascism has different stages, including stages of cooperation with other right movements and ... Read full review
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| Title | The Anatomy of Fascism |
| Author | Robert O. Paxton |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2007 |
| ISBN | 0307428125, 9780307428127 |
| Length | 336 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Europe / Western Political Science / History & Theory Political Science / Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism |
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