Italy: The Rise of Fascism 1915-1945: Access to History:

Summary:
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 Italy: 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.

• Now with revised and updated study guides for the 2008 specifications. Written by examiners to provide support with assessment and exam skills

• Redesigned to allow greater accessibility.
• New features such as definitions, summaries and exam tips to aid learning.

• A clearer and more detailed focus on the Fascist era

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 The Death of Benito Mussolini
Chapter 2 Weaknesses of Liberal Italy 1870-1915
The Unification of Italy 1815-70
Problems Facing Liberal Italy 1870-1915
Liberal Italy on the Eve of the First World War
Study Guide
Chapter 3 The Rise of Fascism 1915-22
Italy at War
The Economic Legacy of the First World War
The Socialist 'Threat'
'Mutilated Victory'
Mussolini and the Birth of Fascism
The Rise of Fascism 1919-21
Mussolini Seizes the Initiative: May 1921-October 1922
The March on Rome
Key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 4 Mussolini: From Prime Minister to Dictator 1922-8
Mussolini's Increasing Power 1922-4
Electoral Reform
The Creation of the Fascist Dictatorship 1924-8
Study Guide
Chapter 5 Mussolini and the Fascist Political System
Mussolini's Aim: Personal Dictatorship
Propaganda and the Cult of Personality
Mussolini and Government
Mussolini and Powerful Groups in Italian Society
Mussolini and the Fascist Party
Relations Between Party and State
Popular Support and Opposition
Key Debate
Comparison of Fascism and Nazism
Study Guide
Chapter 6 Mussolini and the Economy 1922-40
Mussolini's Aims
The Impact of Fascist Policies on Italian Industry
Agriculture
Key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 7 Life in Fascist Italy
Mussolini's Aims
Fascism and the Catholic Church
Fascism and Anti-Semitism
Fascism and Women
Fascism and Youth
Fascism and Social Life
How Far Did Mussolini Achieve His Aims in Domestic Policy
Study Guide
Chapter 8 Mussolini's Foreign Policy 1922-40
Mussolini's Aims
Diplomacy 1922-32
German-Italian Relations 1933-5
War in Ethiopia 1935
Alliance with Germany 1936-9
Entry into the Second World War
How Successful was Mussolini's Foreign Policy
Key Debate
Study Guide
Chapter 9 The Second World War and the Fall of Mussolini
Italy in the Second World War
The Fall of Mussolini
Armistice and Civil War
Death of Mussolini
Aftermath: Italy in 1945
Study Guide
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
Mark Robson is an experienced A Level History teacher and author.

Readership:
A Level History students