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Class Description
During the 1920s and 1930s, in response to political instability, economic dislocation, and perceived national humiliation, authoritarian governments of various types emerged in Europe, including Italian Fascism, German Nazism, populist nationalist regimes, and military dictatorships. Strongman leaders exercised charismatic authority, emphasizing grievances against established elites, the imperative of national renewal, subservience to a single political party, and aggressive militarism. Explore this historical phenomenon in the context of its contemporary relevance.
Frank Biletz received his PhD in history from the University of Chicago, with a primary specialization in modern British and Irish history. He is currently Adjunct Instructor in History at Loyola University Chicago and has been teaching seminars at the Newberry since 1994.
Materials List
Required
- Robert O. Paxton, The Anatomy of Fascism. Vintage Books, 2005. ISBN: 9781400033911
Recommended
First Reading
- Participants should read chapter 1 of Robert O. Paxton, The Anatomy of Fascism, before the first class meeting.
Cost and Registration
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8 Sessions, $300 ($270 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
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