Italy: The Rise of Fascism 1915-1945

by Mark Robson

The new editions of Access to History combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new design and features that allow all students access to the content and study skills needed to achieve exam success. The third edition of Liberalism and Fascism 1870-1945 has been revised to reflect the needs of the current specifications. The new edition starts by examining the weakness of Liberal Italy and how the First World War increased its problems, before going on to analysing and explaining the rise of Fascism and Mussolini's subsequent consolidation of power. It also includes detailed chapters on life in Fascist Italy, its economy, politcal system and foreign policy before concluding with an examination of why Mussolini's regime collapsed in 1943. Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

145 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

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Mark Robson is Head of History and Politics at the King Edward VI school in Morpeth, Northumberland. He graduated in Modern History from Oxford University.

Reviews

[Joshua · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introductory book, it introduces the reader to the various aspects of Mussolini's regime, and explores the concept that Italian Fascism was, above all, a vehicle for Mussolini's quest for personal dictatorship. Robson traces the origins of Italian Fascism to the historical context of Italian fragmentation, and also offers at times a comparison between Italian Fascism and its step-sibling, German Nazism. A fulfilling read on the whole!