Mussolini. The Story of a Dictator

«His Excellency Benito Mussolini, Head of Government, Duce of Fascism and Founder of the Empire» — this title was bestowed upon the Italian politician and leader of the National Fascist Party in 1937. Mussolini began his political career even before World War I as a member of the Italian Socialist Party. However, quickly disillusioned with the activities of the socialists, he became enamored with fascist ideology. Subsequently, Mussolini became one of the founders of Italian fascism and served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943.
Journalist and specialist in the political history of Italy Aldo Cazzulo discusses the politics and life of leader Benito Mussolini, portraying him not only as a cruel ruler but also as an ordinary man with all his vices and weaknesses, merciless even to those closest to him.

From this book you will learn:
- What price did Benito Mussolini pay for power?
- What turned him from a promising leader into a bloody dictator?
- How did the Duce's policies affect the fate of the Italian people?