In 1922 Benito Mussolini, employing a mixture of bluff and threat, manoeuvred himself into power at the head of a fascist movement which then governed Italy for the next decade.
Course aim
An examination of the factors that produced Mussolini and his fascist movement
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- understand the character of the post-war scene in Europe that led to the development of extremist parties
- appreciate the character and personality of Benito Mussolini
- trace the steps by which he came to power in Italy
- See the links between Mussolini's Italy and Hitler's Germany
- estimate Fascist Italy's importance internationally
What else do I need to know?
All necessary materials will appear on Canvas pages
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