{"product_id":"european-dictatorships-19181945-9780415736145","title":"European Dictatorships 19181945","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuropean Dictatorships 1918â1945\u003c\/em\u003e surveys the extraordinary circumstances leading to, and arising from, the transformation of over half of Europeâs states to dictatorships between the first and the second world wars. From the notorious dictatorships of Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin to less well-known states and leaders, Stephen J. Lee scrutinizes the experiences of Russia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Central and Eastern European states. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fourth edition has been fully revised and updated throughout. New material for this edition includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe most recent research on individual dictatorships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea new chapter on the experiences of Europeâs democracies at the hands of Germany, Italy and Russia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean expanded chapter on Spain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea new section on dictatorships beyond Europe, exploring the European and indigenous roots of dictatorships in Latin America, Asia and Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensively illustrated with images, maps, tables and a comparative timeline, and supported by a companion website providing further resources for study (\u003cb\u003ewww.routledge.com\/cw\/lee\u003c\/b\u003e), \u003cem\u003eEuropean Dictatorships 1918â1945\u003c\/em\u003e is a clear, detailed and highly accessible analysis of the tumultuous events of early twentieth-century Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This is an excellent, balanced and well-written account of Europe´s notorious dictators. In particular, the section on Spain presents a subtle yet diverse portrait of the country´s tormented experience under General Franco.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntonio Cazorla Sánchez, \u003cem\u003eTrent University, Canada\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Lee’s book provides a comprehensive and chronologically-driven narrative of events while also engaging in the comparative study of fascism and comparative dictatorships. It is not all about theory and the conceptual status of ‘fascism’ and ‘communism’, and thus is a better introduction for students who may be new to the area of study.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulie V. Gottlieb,\u003cem\u003e University of Sheffield, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The book's strength is its truly comprehensive overview of the history of dictatorships in twentieth-century Europe, while also providing a theoretical framework for understanding that history. Its rigorous comparative approach helps to make sense of the larger phenomenon.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid G. Tompkins,\u003cem\u003e Carleton College, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"My students have found Lee’s book to be a superb entrée to scholarly understanding of the dictatorships. The book is very accessibly written but does not shy away from complex issues: the historiographic and theoretical discussions shine. I have particularly liked the breadth of Lee’s survey and the new edition carries this further, with its separate chapters on Spain and the effect of the dictatorships on the smaller democratic countries around them.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher Burton, \u003cem\u003eUniversity of Lethbridge, Canada\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eList of illustrations. Dictatorship: comparative timeline 1918-1945. Preface\u003c\/em\u003e. Prologue. 1. The setting for dictatorship 2. Types of dictatorship 3. Dictatorship in Russia 4. Dictatorship in Italy 5. Dictatorship in Germany 6. Dictatorship in Spain 7. Dictatorship elsewhere 8. Dictatorships vs. Democracies 9. Dictatorships Compared. Epilogue. \u003cem\u003eNotes. Select bibliography. Index\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018189701463,"sku":"9780415736145","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415736145.jpg?v=1750775956","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/european-dictatorships-19181945-9780415736145","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}