Nazism and Stalinism: An Examination

Compare the two most cruel and inhuman dictatorships of the 20th century, Nazism and Stalinism

Like any regime which engages in the use of terror and violence, one can trace the roots of both Nazism and Stalinism as originating intensely in deep amounts of fear. Fear of modernism, fear of poverty and fear of the unknown were at the root causes of these regimes filled with hate. For many scholars, the success and rise to power of Adolf Hitler can be seen as particularly baffling. Hitler, when it comes to dictators motivated by evil, is one of the most dominant figures of our era, outshining, Mussolini and even Stalin as a villain, politician and strategist (Seligmann). The consequences of everything that Hitler did continue to impact the thoughts and emotions of all members of humanity, particularly the Germans.

The repercussions of the Nazi regime have...
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