Conditions of Democracy in Europe, 1919-39

Focusing on the political landscape between 1918 and 1945, the study examines the survival of democracy in some nations amidst the rise of new ideologies and economic crises. It addresses why certain political institutions managed to adapt while others fell apart. By analyzing eighteen different polities through an innovative framework, the book emphasizes the importance of economic, social, and cultural influences in understanding democratic resilience and the emergence of fascism, providing a comprehensive view of this transformative period in Europe.