This course is a comparative history of fascist movements and fascist states in the 20th century. Topics include theories of fascism, social origins of fascist movements, the seizure of power in Italy and Germany, unsuccessful European fascist movements, fascism outside Europe, and neo-fascism.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course in History at the 2200 level or above, or permission of the department.

Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 2 seminar hours.