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From a worldrenowned cultural historian, an original look at the hidden commonalities among Fascism, Nazism, and the New DealToday Franklin Delano Roosevelts New Deal is regarded as the democratic ideal, the positive American response to an economic crisis that propelled Germany and Italy toward Fascism. Yet in the 1930s, shocking as it may seem, these regimes were hardly considered antithetical. Now, Wolfgang Schivelbusch investigates the shared elements of these three new deals to offer a striking explanation for the popularity of Europes totalitarian systems.Returning to the Depression, Schivelbusch traces the emergence of a new type of state: bolstered by mass propaganda, led by a charismatic figure, and projecting stability and power. He uncovers stunning similarities among the three regimes: the symbolic importance of gigantic public works programs like the TVA dams and the German autobahn, which not only put people back to work but embodied the states authority; the seductive persuasiveness of Roosevelts fireside chats and Mussolinis radio talks; the vogue for monumental architecture stamped on Washington, as on Berlin; and the omnipresent banners enlisting citizens as loyal followers of the state.Far from equating Roosevelt, Hitler, and Mussolini or minimizing their acute differences, Schivelbusch proposes that the populist and paternalist qualities common to their states hold the key to the puzzling allegiance once granted to Europes most tyrannical regimes.
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Honestly, I was expecting more about the events rather than philosophical reflections. The book felt more opinionated than factual at times. I bought it for a history class, but it didn't meet my expectations. It looked interesting, but I just couldn't connect with the content.
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Javier Marquez
Insightful Look at 1930s Politics
This book offers a deep dive into Roosevelt's America and the political climates of Mussolini's Italy and Hitler's Germany. The author does a fantastic job connecting the dots between these regimes. It's a bit dense at times, but if you're into history, you'll appreciate the depth of analysis.
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Anna Li
Great Historical Context but Slow Start
I found the reflections on Roosevelt's policies really engaging, but the book started off a bit slow for me. Once it picked up, the comparisons to Italy and Germany were fascinating. Worth a read if you're patient with the pacing.
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