The Fascist Experience in Italy / Edition 1

by John Pollard

Overview

This source book examines the development of Italian Fascism, and surveys the themes and issues of the movement. It spans from the emergence of the united Italian state in the nineteenth century, to the post-war aftermath of fascism. It provides:
* analysis of propaganda and Mussolini's journalism
* new documentary material, previously unavailable in English
* an extensive range of other source material, including images
* thematic coverage of major topics such as the transformation of agrarian and urban society
* analysis of the political, social, and economic status of Italy
* the legacy of fascism in modern Italy.
John Pollard also includes extensive notes on sources as well as a glossary and guide to further reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415116329
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/02/1998
Series:	Routledge Sources in History
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Pollard is Professor of Modern History at Anglia Polytechnic University.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 The ‘pre-history’ of Italian Fascism 2 The crisis of the Liberal state and the rise of Fascism 3 The conquest and consolidation of power 4 The Fascist regime 5 Fascist economic and social policies 6 Fascist foreign policy, 1922–39 7 War, defeat and the fall of Fascism 8 The ideology of Italian Fascism 9 The legacy of Italian Fascism

Editorial Reviews

Examines the development of Italian Fascism and surveys the themes and issues of the movement through the use of excerpts from documents, broadcast propaganda, and images, encouraging students to think historiographically. Covers the beginning of the united Italian state through the political, social, and economic status of Italy in the 19th century and the post-war aftermath of Fascism. Emphasis is on Fascist social and economic policies and on Mussolini's foreign policy. Includes a glossary and b&w photos. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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