Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini

The fourth edition of Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini: Totalitarianism in the Twentieth Century presents an innovative comparison of the origins, development, and demise of the three forms of totalitarianism that emerged in twentieth-century Europe.

It represents the only book that systematically compares all three infamous dictators of the twentieth century. The edition provides the latest scholarship on the wartime goals of Hitler and Stalin, as well as new information on the disintegration of the Soviet empire.

Readers will find comparisons of the early lives of Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini, their ideologies, rise to and consolidation of power, and the organization and workings of their dictatorships. The topics are organized by themes rather than strictly chronologically, providing a unique perspective on these historical figures.

The book also includes a wealth of visual material to support the text, alongside a thorough Bibliographical Essay compiled by the author, adding depth to the overall reading experience.