George L. Mosse Books

September 20, 1918 – January 22, 1999

A German-born American social and cultural historian, his prolific scholarship spanned diverse fields, profoundly influencing interpretations of Nazism and fascism. He delved into the historical forces shaping modern identity, from theology to the evolution of masculinity. His critical examinations of history redefined scholarly discourse, offering deep insights into societal structures and cultural movements. Through his work, he illuminated the complexities of the past, leaving a lasting legacy on historical understanding.

The Culture of Western Europe
The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
528 pages
19 hours of reading
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Exploring the interplay of rationalism and Romanticism, this cultural history delves into the forces shaping modern Europe. George L. Mosse examines various societal aspects, including nationalism, economics, class identity, religion, and art, highlighting their interconnectedness. The revised edition reinstates original illustrations and includes a critical introduction by Anthony J. Steinhoff, which contextualizes Mosse's work and underscores its ongoing significance. This accessible narrative captures the complexities of European cultural movements throughout history.
The Fascist Revolution
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The culmination of George L. Mosse's groundbreaking work on fascism from its origins through the twentieth century, with a new critical introduction by historian Roger Griffin. The volume covers a broad spectrum of topics related to cultural interpretations of fascism as a means to define and understand it as a popular phenomenon on its own terms.
The Crisis of German Ideology
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This new edition revisits the renowned historian George L. Mosse's landmark work exploring the ideological foundations of Nazism in Germany. First published in 1964, this volume was among the first to examine the intellectual origins of the Third Reich.
The Crisis of German Ideology
Intellectual Origins of the Third Reich
Germans and Jews
The Right, the Left, and the Search for a "Third Force" in Pre-Nazi Germany
206 pages
8 hours of reading
Exploring a pivotal period in German history, the book examines how intellectuals from both the left and right sought to create a "third force" to address societal issues, moving beyond communism and capitalism. This ideological shift significantly influenced the political landscape, leading to a disconnect between left-wing efforts and reality, while the right ultimately found its desired force in fascism. Mosse’s analysis highlights the profound implications of these developments on German history during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Confronting the Nation
Mosse offers a comprehensive analysis of the complex and contradictory interactions of nationalism and Judaism during the last two centuries.
The Fascist Revolution
Toward a General Theory of Fascism
230 pages
9 hours of reading
Synthesizing historian Mosse's (1918-99) life-long efforts to understand the nature of fascism, contains ten essays originally published between 1961 and 1996. He approaches the movement as a cultural phenomenon, and investigates how it and its adherents saw it and themselves. Among his subjects are fascist aesthetics, the French Revolution, fascism and the Intellectuals, the occult origins of National Socialism, and homosexuality and French fascism. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Nationalization of the Masses
Political Symbolism and Mass Movements in Germany from the Napoleonic Wars Through the Third Reich
252 pages
9 hours of reading
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Aus großem Hause
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Der nationalsozialistische Alltag
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