The European Dictatorships: Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini (Cambridge Perspectives in History) [Paperback]

Allan Todd (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521776058 | ISBN-13: 978-0521776059 | Publication Date: August 26, 2002

An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history. The European dictatorships provides a well-balanced account of the three main European dictatorships in the period 1919-45. Allan Todd explores Stalinism, Fascism and Nazism in detail, dealing with the establishment and maintenance of power, the nature of party and state rule, the distribution of power, the purpose and impact of social and economic policies, opposition, and the significance of foreign policy and war. Comparisons and contrasts between the dictatorships are also highlighted. Using a wide range of primary sources, this book deals with the main historical and interpretive issues of this subject in an accessible way.

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Book Description

The European dictatorships provides a well-balanced account of the three main European dictatorships in the period 1919-45. Allan Todd explores Stalinism, Fascism and Nazism in detail, dealing with the establishment and maintenance of power, the nature of party and state rule, the distribution of power, the purpose and impact of social and economic policies, opposition, and the significance of foreign policy and war. Comparisons and contrasts between the dictatorships are also highlighted. Using a wide range of primary sources, this book deals with the main historical and interpretive issues of this subject in an accessible way.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 16 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (August 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521776058
• ISBN-13: 978-0521776059
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Allan Todd was educated at Bungay Grammar School in Suffolk, and then read History at the University of Wales, Bangor. After doing research at Lancaster University, he was a History teacher in Norfolk for 20 years. He was an Assistant Principal Examiner for Modern World GCSE History for many years, and has been a senior examiner/ team leader/ consultant for both A Level and IB History for many years. He has written a number of textbooks and revison guides for both A Level and GCSE History (including the BBC Bitsize History books), and is currently author and series editor for Cambridge University Press's new range of History books for Papers 1, 2 and 3 of the IB Diploma. Since 1998, he has been living in the Lake District in Cumbria.