Totalitarianism as a Method of Government. First conceptually developed in the 1920's by Italian fascists, primarily Giovanni Amendola, totalitarianism has been present in a variety of movements throughout history. Initially, the term was spun to be positive and refer to the positive goals of states employing totalitarianism. read more
Nazi Germany is a perfect example of a totalitarian dictatorship as Adolf Hitler reigned as dictator and sought to control the lives and thoughts of its citizens via secret police and propaganda. The Soviet Union, especially under Joseph Stalin, was also known to use these sorts of methods. read more
Current and recent examples of places under totalitarian government include North Korea, China and Iraq. Historical Rise of Totalitarianism Totalitarianism was regarded by some regimes as a way to restore economic stability to and regain control of their country. read more