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Map of Fascism in
Europe (1922-1975)
by James Mayfield (Chairman, European Heritage Library)
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this Article • About
the Author • Bibliography/Sources
Below is an exclusive map
the EHL has published charting the historic power and influence
of Fascism and its related government systems from 1922-1975.
It is an attempt to study the historical distribution of totalitarian,
right-wing governments accepted throughout Europe from the
end of World War I until the modern period. Compare this exclusive
EHL map with our Communism Map as well to study the political
climate in Europe between the World Wars. If you have any
questions, feel free to notify us.
Mapping Information &
Extra Notes:
Nations charted in green
are nations that entirely and independently installed Fascist
governments with popular approval. Nations in blue
are nations that may have adopted Fascism by the will of the
people but primarily following the annexation by the Third
Reich and the liberation as "puppet states" like
Slovakia, etc., though they had independent leaders and governments
with the support of their respective populations by and large.
The definition of the term
"Fascism" as applied to this map refers to absolute
leadership of a party or official following popular election
and approval, removal of liberal rights and freedoms, promotion
of a free economy and private business (but with the executive
ability to nationalize), and hypernationalism. Though Poland,
Jugoslavija, and Belgium each had kings or very right-wing
governments, they lacked elected dictators that are usually
prerequisites of Fascism. Most of the Fascist regimes in Europe
came to power by vote and then suspended power of the parliament.
Nations that were formally
and officially allies of the Third Reich (Axis nations) are
noted, including Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania. Though Finland
also was a formal ally of the Third Reich, it did not fully
undergo a conversion from a rightist democracy to a full Fascism,
despite a very strong government especially under Risto Ryti.
Click the below map
for the full-size version! Click on the map to zoom.
If an error has been made,
please notify the EHL Staff.
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ABOUT
THE AUTHOR:
James Mayfield is the owner
and Chairman of the European Heritage Library. I am working
for a doctorate in history, with a specific emphasis on Islamic
and European histories. I am well versed in all world cultures,
ethnicities, religions, languages, politics, and historical
evolution in relation to and against each other.
BIBLIOGRAPHY/SOURCES
USED:
The image used as the basis
for the map is widely redistributed and is not protected.
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