mussolini, benito

Describes how the Italian citizens lived under the totalitarian reign of Mussolini during the 1930s, drawing on letters, diaries, and other primary documents.

"A nonfiction account of some of the deadliest dictators in modern history"--Provided by the publisher.

Examines the life and political regime of Italy's Benito Mussolini, discussing his creation of the black shirt brigades, the effects of his alliance with Hitler on Italy, and his execution by Italian partisans.

Discusses the political circumstances that led Italy into World War II, examining the effectiveness with which Mussolini seized power after arriving in Rome in 1922, and the weakening of the previous political system due to social fragmentation, unionization, inflation, and nationalism.

Examines the relationship betwen Pope Pius XI and Benito Mussolini, discussing their distrust of democracy, hatred of Communism and their cooperation in helping fascism rise in Europe.

He was a ruler with no identity, a man who neither understood himself nor his country. Includes his private war with Adolf Hitler, his march on Rome, and his theatrical personality.