Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #159373 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 145 pages

About the Author
Mark Robson is an experienced A Level History teacher and author.

Customer Reviews

'A' level notes made easy!
The book has all the information you need on Italy 1870-1945. Is is well written, nicely set out and contains study guide directions and essay questions for 'A' level students. You can find any topic fast as all aspects are split into well managed areas. The book is both usefull and enjoyable. I recommend it to anyone with interest and especially those doing 'A' level History.

Very useful and reliable guide
This book will serve students of modern Italy very well. Its judgements are reliable, and it has useful diagrams summarising key arguments. Perhaps it could have found room to say a bit more about the interaction between the monarchs and political leaders of the period (rarely positive for the national interest), the enduring disaffection in the south, and Mussolini's increasing lack of grip over events in the later years of his rule.