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The decades between the World Wars were a period of intense political upheaval, economic collapse, and the rise of radical ideologies that threatened global peace. By studying the interwar period and the events of the Second World War, you will gain a foundational understanding of modern international relations, the nature of totalitarianism, and the enduring impact of global conflict. What you'll learn: * Understand the political and economic conditions in Europe that allowed totalitarian leaders like Hitler and Mussolini to seize power. * Analyze the core ideological tenets of Fascism and Nazism and how they dismantled democratic institutions. * Examine the key causes, major events, and strategic turning points of the Second World War across multiple theaters. * Practice analyzing historical narratives concerning the actions and motivations of key global powers. * Learn about the immediate and long-term consequences of the war, including the formation of the United Nations and modern concepts of human rights. This course begins by defining the characteristics of totalitarian states and reviewing the volatile post-WWI landscape. It then details the aggressive expansionist policies of the dictatorships and concludes with a structured analysis of the war itself and its global aftermath. This course is designed for absolute beginners interested in 20th-century history and political science. No prior historical knowledge is required to begin reading. Start reading today to understand the forces that reshaped the contemporary world.