The Rise of Fascism in Italy: Versions and Critiques

A century ago, on October 28th Benito Mussolini and twenty thousand members of his National Fascist Party marched Rome. Prime minister Luigi Facta assured the king that Italian armed forces could resist few march suggested declaring a state emergency. King Victor Emmanuel III elite for two years had been watching with apprehension rise communist left sought strong hand to curb disorders. was counting quick react. He receded from socialist views eagerly propounded antisocialist ideology vowed put an end antigovernmental strikes. Once became prime minister, it marked beginning formation totalitarian regime in Italy. At time Italy devastated by war ended Mutilated victory brink bankruptcy. exploited people’s sentiments betrayal dissatisfaction only initiate rapprochement Nazi Germany draw country into yet another war. In recently published book Mussolini, authors clearly allude involvement British money creation fascist party Though French conservatives did transfer certain proposed thesis is clear exaggeration. It internal situation gave fascism. And today’s policy ruling coalition led Giorgi Meloni does not coincide any way signs fascism listed Umberto Eco.