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The Political Consequences of the Depression: Fascism in Europe, Populism in Latin America and Freedom Movements in the Colonies

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The Political Consequences of the Depression: Fascism in Europe, Populism in Latin America and Freedom Movements in the Colonies
Author(s)Rothermund, Dietmar
AbstractThe chapter discusses the global political consequences of the Great Depression (1929-1939). The author focuses on three political situations: 1) the appeal of fascism over socialism and communism in Europe, 2) the rejection of conservative dictatorships in favor of populism in Latin America, and 3) the growth of anti-imperialist freedom movements in the African and Asian colonies.
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Pages136-144
ArticleAccess to Article
SourceThe Global Impact of the Great Depression, 1929-1939
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PubDate1996
ISBN_ISSN041511818 (hbk); 0415118180 (pbk)
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