"Practical considerations outweighed ideology in foreign policy". Comment on this view in relation to either Germany in the years 1933 to 1941 or Italy in the years 1922 to 1940.
"Practical considerations outweighed ideology in foreign policy". Comment on this view in relation to either Germany in the years 1933 to 1941 or Italy in the years 1922 to 1940.
Practical considerations can be described as reaction to circumstances and in this case this could occur due to a lack or even the failing of ideology. The reason behind this ideology failure was most probably due to a lack of military might or international allies. Ideology can be understood to mean an organized set of ideas and ideals intended to deal with problems and perhaps also to bring about changes.
Fascism becomes possible when a certain degree of industrialization has created a literate, though not particularly sophisticated public. The control of the press and the use of propaganda is essential. The presence of a significant middle class, increased employment, the building of a large military force, is also essential. Fascism does not hesitate to resort to war to accomplish national goals.
When Benito Mussolini came to power as Prime Minister in 1922 his ideology generally was based around three things, making Italy great, respected and feared. This was most likely devised from the historic past of the Roman Empire. Some may say this was a bold and unrealistic base to form a personal ideology however to Mussolini this was an important tool to gather support from all sections of the Italian population especially in the early years of the fascist government. However these seemed like nothing more than a set of loose goals, without taking into consideration the circumstances. This could explain his need to derive immediate power within Italy and influence across Europe.
Practical considerations can be described as reaction to circumstances and in this case this could occur due to a lack or even the failing of ideology. The reason behind this ideology failure was most probably due to a lack of military might or international allies. Ideology can be understood to mean an organized set of ideas and ideals intended to deal with problems and perhaps also to bring about changes.
Fascism becomes possible when a certain degree of industrialization has created a literate, though not particularly sophisticated public. The control of the press and the use of propaganda is essential. The presence of a significant middle class, increased employment, the building of a large military force, is also essential. Fascism does not hesitate to resort to war to accomplish national goals.
When Benito Mussolini came to power as Prime Minister in 1922 his ideology generally was based around three things, making Italy great, respected and feared. This was most likely devised from the historic past of the Roman Empire. Some may say this was a bold and unrealistic base to form a personal ideology however to Mussolini this was an important tool to gather support from all sections of the Italian population especially in the early years of the fascist government. However these seemed like nothing more than a set of loose goals, without taking into consideration the circumstances. This could explain his need to derive immediate power within Italy and influence across Europe.