Aggressive movements dedicated to racial renaissance, charismatic authoritarianism, and social hierarchy marched across Europe during the years after World War I. By the onset of the Great Depression, everywhere they challenged the continent's established regimes. Only defeat in World War II and revelation of Nazi atrocities at Auschwitz halted the seemingly irresistible advance of these 'fascist' and 'national-socialist' movements. Even today, many of us fear that fascism will climb from its grave and once again terrorise the world.<br/><br/>This unit studies the rise, fall and resurgence of European fascism, and addresses the many mysteries that surround its history. Was fascism the... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Robert Stuart
Prerequisites: a Level 1 History unit