The Anatomy of Fascism

by Robert O. Paxton

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400033918
• ISBN13: 9781400033911
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 321 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"