Enemy Brothers
Socialists and Communists in France, Italy, and Spain
Abstract
Since the 1920s, Socialist and Communist parties in Europe and elsewhere have engaged in episodes of both rivalry and cooperation, with each seeking to dominate the European Left. Enemy Brothers analyzes how this relationship has developed over the past century, focusing on France, Italy, and Spain, where Socialists and Communists have been politically important. Drawing on fieldwork and interviews in all three nations, W. Rand Smith identifies the critical junctures that these parties faced and the strategic choices they made, especially regarding alliance partners. In explaining the parties' diverse alliance strategies, Enemy Brothers stresses the impact of institutional arrangements, party culture, and leadership. The paperback edition features a new afterword that updates the impact of the current euro-crisis through mid-2014.
Schlagworte
Area Studies European studies international studies- 1–28 I: Introduction 1–28
- 29–172 II: Cases 29–172
- 173–246 III: Extensions 173–246
- 247–262 Afterword 247–262
- 263–264 Appendix A 263–264
- 265–266 Appendix B 265–266
- 267–286 Bibliography 267–286
- 287–292 Index 287–292
- 293–293 About the Author 293–293