In 19, he published giovanni hus, il veridico jan hus, true prophet, a historical and political biography about the life of czech ecclesiastic reformer jan hus mussolini soon enjoyed the support from the church, farmers, military and the industry. Benito mussolini simple english wikipedia, the free. Benito mussolini benito mussolini biography poem hunter. Benito mussolini e stato una delle figure centrali del 900.
This book is actually a compilation of benito mussolinis memoirs set approximately 16 years apart. Benito mussolinis father, alessandro mussolini, was a blacksmith and a socialist, while his mother, rosa nee maltoni, was a devout catholic schoolteacher. He ruled until italy came under intense attack from the allies during wwii and progressively greater control by nazi germany. In 1922, he became the premier of italy, and dictator in 1925. Apr 21, 2020 benito mussolini 18831945 was a fascist dictator that became prime minister of italy in 1922 and dictator in 1925. They were executed the following day, on april 28, 1945, in mezzegra near dongo, italy, and their bodies were hung on display in a milan plaza. On july 29, 1883 the original axis power of world war 2 was born. The urge to write this book grew in me out of the bewilderment i experienced several years ago when in the course of checking dates and events for another book i began to discover the true mussolini, i thought i knew what he had been like, for i had lived in rome until 1938, when i came to the united states with my family, and mussolini had been in power sixteen years. Richard bosworths mussolini and its sister volume mussolinis italy are the best ive read by far. Employment prospects in the area were poor so in 1902 mussolini moved. While this hardly reflected american values, mussolini was a darling of the american press, appearing in at least 150 articles from 19251932, most neutral, bemused or positive in tone. Discover more about his excellency, benito mussolini. Within 24 hours he was executed by his captors, joining those he sent early to their graves as an outcome of his tyranny.
He then spent time in exile in switzerland and austria, where he worked writing and editing socialist newspapers. As the duce gives his speech to the italian people from his balcony facing piazza venezia, a figure sits right behind him. Author of my autobiography, the political and social doctrine of fascism, the doctrine of fascism, mussolini as revealed in his political speeches november 1914august 1923, talks with mussolini, the fall of mussolini, the corporate state, the cardinals mistress. Benito mussolini was an italian political leader who became the fascist dictator of italy from 1925 to 1945. Deakin, 4 books fabio andriola, 4 books margherita grassini. Mussolini continued on in this role until he was replaced in 1943. Premier benito mussolinis speech before the chamber of fasces and corporations another mussolini speech mussolinis war statement mussolini. The italian masses greeted mussolinis death without. Benito mussolini was europes first 20thcentury fascist dictator, and the word fascism comes from the farright movement he led in italy. How journalists covered the rise of mussolini and hitler. Mussolini s father shaped most of his dictatorial beliefs for he was a blacksmith and an atheist in which he was enraged about social injustice issues. Benito mussolini worked as both a schoolteacher and as a journalist in his early years, and also fought in world war i.
Benito amilcare andrea mussolini was prime minister of italy from the fascist coup detat in. In the italian imagination, mussolini remains a kind of totem, a figure of great. Probably the best book on mussolini and facist italy i have ever read. Benito mussolini was named after benito juarez, a mexican opponent of the political power of the roman catholic church, by his anticlerical a person who opposes the political interference of the roman catholic church in secular affairs father. This biography of benito mussolini describes his upbringing in the violent society of nineteenthcentury italy and the revolutionary traditions of italian socialism. Provides students with a comparative framework for understanding european fascism. Italy declares war to france and great britain, entering the turmoil of world war ii. Benito mussolini was an italian leader who founded fascism in italy.
Benito amilcare andrea mussolini 29 july 1883 28 april 1945 was an italian politician who led the national fascist party, ruling the. Benito mussolini, italian prime minister 192243 and the first of 20thcentury europes fascist dictators. Birthplace of benito mussolini, today used as a museum. Unfortunately for him, the convoy of which he was part was stopped by partisans and his features, made so familiar by fascist propaganda, gave him away. Benito mussolini grew active in italian politics in the first decade of the 1900s. Mussolini taught briefly and lived 19024 in switzerland to avoid military service. This book is actually a compilation of benito mussolini s memoirs set approximately 16 years apart. Discover librarianselected research resources on benito mussolini from the.
His henchmen then tried to erase all traces of their relationship. Mussolini named the fasci di combattimentoparamilitary groups which were largely under his control and from which his movement derived its own name, fascismoafter the latin word fasces, which was the bundle of wooden sticks topped with an axehead. As a small child, mussolini grew up in a large family. Mussolini and his mistress, claretta petacci, attempted to escape to switzerland, but were captured by the italian underground on april 27, 1945. A new book about mussolini is provoking a debate over his. His father was a blacksmith and a follower of socialism a system providing for the sharing of land and goods equally among all people. The authors style and pace are excellent for me and he makes mussolini seem like a real, flesh and blood, here and now kind of figure. Benito mussolini has 70 books on goodreads with 3288 ratings. As a small child, mussolini grew up in a large family who were poor and were field workers. Browse 5,318 benito mussolini stock photos and images available, or search for adolf hitler or stalin to find more great stock photos and pictures. Explores the larger legacy of mussolini outside of europe and since 1945.
Benito mussolini was born in forli, italy, ion july 29th, 1883. Many of mussolinis political speeches and pamphlets have been translated into english. Benito amilcare andrea mussolini was born on 29 july 1883 in predappio in northern central italy. A modern history by denis mack smith university of michigan press, 1959. Favoino di giura editor, luigi pirandello, benito mussolini, et al and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. William saroyan wrote a short story about mussolini in his 1971 book, letters from 74 rue taitbout or. In 1945, disguised in german greatcoat and helmet, mussolini attempted to escape from the advancing allied armies. Books news a new book about mussolini is provoking a debate over his legacy antonio scurati, the author of m, sees his book as an antifascist history lesson disguised as a novel. Leftwing parties were suppressed and in 1929 italy became a oneparty state. Benito mussolini ebook by clovis andersen rakuten kobo. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Failing to win a parliamentary post in 1919, mussolini was elected as a rightwing member in 1921. Benito mussolini books list of books by author benito mussolini.
In 1922, mussolini and his fascists threatened to march on rome in order to take over power, this lead to king victor giving mussolini the seat of prime minister. Britain currently stands alone, france is german occupied and the us and ussr are staying neutral, britain doesnt stand a chance against the combined forces of germany and italy. Mussolini, benito 18831945family manintellectualpolitician and fascistbibliographyfascist chief and head of the government in italy from 1922 to 1945. On the 70th anniversary of benito mussolinis execution, read about the italian dictators final days and his bodys strange journey in. Benito mussolini biography, definition, facts, rise. Benito mussolini was born in a small italian village called predappio, italy. In 1921, he received a seat in parliament in which increased his power. Early career his father, an ardent socialist, was a blacksmith. Mussolinis body was later removed, and in 1957 it was placed in his familys vault. Given his fathers political leanings, mussolini was named benito after liberal mexican president benito juarez, while his middle names, andrea and amilcare, were for italian socialists. Benito mussolini books list of books by author benito. The mussolinis were not wealthy and lived in a rather small apartment. Spartacus mussolini and fascism won the elections by using intimidation and force. M, a doorstop of a novel about the rise of the dictator, benito mussolini, has sat.
A life from beginning to end world war 2 biographies book 5 ebook. Situates fascism in a global context and exposes students to debates on historical interpretation. The italian masses greeted mussolini s death without. There are a few good biographies about benito mussolini but there are very few that are written in english, especially compared to hitler or stalin, as an example. A new book about mussolini is provoking a debate over his legacy. Benito mussolini july 1940 a month after we entered the war as germanys ally, we have captured british somaliland and some parts of egypt. When the government collapsed in 1922, the king asked mussolini to form a new government. Combines the story of mussolini, the man, with the story of italian fascism. Feb 23, 2009 italy, therfore mussolini, was one of the parties who signed the munich agreement on september 29th, 1938. The mussolinis were a poor family who lived in a crowded twobedroom apartment. But conservative forces in the italian establishment and factional warfare in his own fascist party were stumbling blocks to his policy, and ultimately italy never became as fascist as mussolini would have liked. Choose from 500 different sets of benito mussolini history flashcards on quizlet. Books by benito mussolini author of the doctrine of fascism.
This new addition to the longman world biography series integrates the latest scholarship on the life of mussolini with the story of italian fascism. But if i was going to recommend a couple of books about mussolini that captured his. As dictator of italy and founder of fascism, mussolini. Learn benito mussolini history with free interactive flashcards. Originally a revolutionary socialist, he forged the paramilitary fascist movement in 1919 and became prime minister in 1922. Benito mussolini, 16 books roberto festorazzi, 7 books fabrizio bernini, 6 books michael foot, 6 books rachele mussolini, 5 books r. His father, alessandro mussolini was a blacksmith married to rosa maltoni, a school teacher. For weeks, antonio scuratis m, a doorstop of a novel about the rise of the dictator, benito mussolini, has sat on italian bestseller lists. He had numerous love affairs and became a brilliant orator and journalist. Mussolini by laura fermi, 1966 online research library.
Benito mussolini 18831945 was a fascist dictator that became prime minister of italy in 1922 and dictator in 1925. He formed armed militia to harass and terrorize the opposition, especially his former socialist colleagues. Benito mussolini was born at dovia di predappio, italy, on july 29, 1883. Benito mussolini drove his secret first wife and son to early deaths in lunatic asylums because they threatened his rise to power. Familiar historical information was presented in a way that made much of it more relevant to mussolinis era. On 23 july 1943, he was dismissed by the grand council of fascism and the king of italy, victor. Coming from a humble family, his father was a blacksmith and his mother a school teacher, benito was a teacher for a short period. Mussolini was becoming more and more powerful and was thinking the thoughts of dictatorship. Class reveals itself as a collection of interestsbut the nation is a history of sentiments, traditions, language, culture, and race.
Familiar historical information was presented in a way that made much of. F w deakins the brutal friendship is a history of germanitalian relations from around 19421945. Before being involved in politics, mussolini was a newspaper editor where he learned all. Benito mussolini benito mussolini had very little to nothing to do with kristallnacht in germany, the nonaggression pact between nazi germany and the soviet union, pearl harbor in hawaii, dday in normandy, the atomic bombs on hiroshima and nagasaki, or the nuremberg trials in germany. Benito mussolini created the fascist party in italy in 1919, eventually making himself dictator prior to world war ii. Dec, 2016 while this hardly reflected american values, mussolini was a darling of the american press, appearing in at least 150 articles from 19251932, most neutral, bemused or positive in tone. Benito mussolini s most popular book is the doctrine of fascism.
Known as il duce the leader benito mussolini was the fascist dictator of italy during world war ii. But the way he sees it, his book is an antifascist history lesson. Originally a revolutionary socialist, he forged the paramilitary fascist movement in. Benito mussolini stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Benito amilcare andrea mussolini italian pronunciation. Although he could be both ruthless and opportunistic, benito mussolini was also driven by ideology and his desire to make italy great. Mussolinis literary productions include the cardinals mistress tr. There are numerous versions of it floating around, including a twovolume pelican paperback. Britain currently stands alone, france is german occupied and the us and ussr are staying neutral, britain doesnt stand a.
Benito mussolini july 29, 1883 april 28, 1945, italian political leader. Benito amilcare andrea mussolini was born in dovia di predappio, italy, on july 29, 1883. His mother though, wanted benito to be well educated and be able to succeed in life. Jan 02, 2020 benito mussolini created the fascist party in italy in 1919, eventually making himself dictator prior to world war ii.
Benito mussolini biography life, family, story, death. Powermad mussolini sacrificed wife and son david irving. Encyclopedia of the age of war and reconstruction dictionary. He opposed catholics, socialists, and communists, and, in 1935, began to expand the italian empire by invading ethiopia. Mussolini headed a coalition of fascists and nationalists and parliamentary government continued until the murder of the socialist leader, giacomo matteotti in 1924. List of books and articles about benito mussolini online research.
The book is set to be adapted into a major television series by wildside. His dreams of empire led to the invasion of ethiopia in 1935 and a declaration of war on the allies in 1940. May 11, 2008 richard bosworths mussolini and its sister volume mussolini s italy are the best ive read by far. List of books and articles about benito mussolini online. Source for information on mussolini, benito 18831945. See all books authored by benito mussolini, including the mussolini memoirs 19421943, and my rise and fall, and more on.
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