1922-1945

"An aspiring writer, an athlete from a professional cyclist family and a mathematics prodigy find their bond tested by a love triangle and the spread of anti-Semitism and fascism in 1937 Italy"--OCLC.

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.

Offers a comprehensive account of Mussolini's fall from power in July 1943, focusing on the causes and consequences the event had for world politics, economics, and peace.

Evans provides an analysis of Mussolini's rise and fall, providing a solid grounding in all aspects of Mussolini's dictatorship.

Profusely illustrated text documents World War II as seen by Mussolini and his armed forces.

Photographs, maps, illustrations, and text help chronicle Mussolini's involvement in the Fascist movement in Italy during World War II.