fascism

During World War II the Allies who were a group of countries that cooperated together to oppose the Axis powers, had the mission to stop German, Japanese, and Italian aggression.

"The former U.S. secretary of state presents a . . . look at the history and current resurgence of fascism and the virulent threat it poses to international freedom, prosperity, and peace"--OCLC.

"... a dual biography of Winston Churchill and George Orwell, with a focus on the pivotal years from the mid-1930s through the 1940s, when their farsighted vision and inspired action in the face of the threat of fascism and communism helped preserve democracy for the world."--Provided by publisher.

Presents the argument that the "Christian Right" of the United States of America, such as the likes of Pat Robertson and the Trinity Broadcast Network, has become fascist in its desire to make America into a Christian nation. Also argues that the Christian Right is not, in fact, Christian, and is driven more by political power than by anything in the Bible.

Against the wishes of his mother, sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as The Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour without ever stopping...with the winner being awarded "The Prize"--anything he wants for the rest of his life. But, as part of this national tournament that sweeps through a dystophian America year after year, there are some harsh rules that Garraty and ninety-nine others must adhere to in order to beat out the rest. There is no finish line--the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you're given a warning. Three warnings and you're out of the game--permanently.

Provides an overview of eleven ongoing historical and political controversies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with extensive background information, hypothetical positions, and a "Questions and Activities" section.

Presents a history of fascism, and focuses on its origin and political and cultural movements, and analyzes both successful and unsuccessful fascism movements. It also examines the regimes of Hitler and Mussolini, the Holocaust, and the future of fascism around the world.

Discusses the political circumstances that led Italy into World War II, examining the effectiveness with which Mussolini seized power after arriving in Rome in 1922, and the weakening of the previous political system due to social fragmentation, unionization, inflation, and nationalism.

Surprising facts of World War II await readers of this notable volume, which discusses not only the causes of the war, but also the significant battles and eventual conclusion.