Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany

Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany provides a succinct and provocative introduction to Italian fascism and German nazism. Incorporating recent historical research together with original and challenging arguments, Alexander J. De Grand examines:

* the similarities and differences in the early development of the two regimes

* the exercise of power by Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini

* the relationship between the two regimes

* policies towards women, youth and culture.

Revised throughout, the second edition of this respected book takes account of recent historical research and includes an expanded discussion of the role of the military in the two regimes.