Enemy Brothers

Exploring the historical relationship between Socialist and Communist parties in France, Italy, and Spain since 1920, Enemy Brothers compares and explains their strategies and alliances, stressing the influence of institutional arrangements, political party culture, and leadership. The paperback edition features a new afterword that updates the impact of the current euro-crisis through mid-2014.

W. Rand Smith is Irvin L. and Fern D. Young Presidential Professor of Politics, emeritus, at Lake Forest College.

Part I: Introduction Introduction Chapter 1: Enemy Brothers and Critical Junctures Part II: Cases Chapter 2: France: Impossible Victory Chapter 3: Italy: Historically Compromised Chapter 4: Spain: Transcending History Part III: Extensions Chapter 5: Organization Chapter 6: Alliances Chapter 7: Conclusion