The global 1930s : the international decade / Marc Matera and Susan Kingsley Kent.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: the Wilsonian moment betrayed, 1919-1929 -- Part I. Primitive modern -- '30s modern -- Part II. Internationalism -- Imperial internationalism -- Anti-colonial internationalism -- Part III. International crisis -- The Great Depression -- Revolts -- Part IV. International challenges to Liberalism -- Global Communism -- Global Fascism -- Conclusion: the road to war.

Decentering the traditional narrative of American breadlines, Soviet show trials and German fascists, this book takes a truly international approach to exploring this turbulent decade. Though nationalism was prevalent throughout this period, the authors contend that the 1930s are better characterized by the development of internationalist impulses and transnational connections, and this volume illlustrates how the familiar events of this decade shaped and were shaped by a much wider global context.--Publisher's description.