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My Autobiography: With "The Political and Social Doctrine of Fascism" (Dover Books on History, Political and Social Science) Kindle Edition

by Benito Mussolini (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Urged by American Ambassador to Rome Richard Washburn Child to write his autobiography, Benito Mussolini hesitated only slightly before he dictated thoughts on his private and public life. This volume reprints the Italian dictator's extraordinary comments, capturing the spirit and personality of Il Duce as no other book does.
Included are Mussolini's views on Italian politics, descriptions of his years as an agitator, journalist, and soldier, the formation of the Fascist Party, the "March on Rome," and his early years in power. The text also contains some of his most famous speeches in the Italian Parliament, his vision of Italy's return to glory, and his definitive statement on the doctrine of Fascism and its political justification.
Essential reading for students of history and political science, this frank, and frequently arrogant, revelation of the Italian leader's life produced mixed reactions when first published in 1928. "Like him or not," wrote the reviewer for the Saturday Review of Literature, "here he is, Mussolini the man, the patriot, the leader."
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007UMQP32
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (June 23, 2006)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2006
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Mikey Riccio
5.0 out of 5 stars Good if you want proof that Fascism is the same thing as socialism.
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
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The term “Fascist” get tossed around so flippantly these days I decided to read what it actually means from the man who created it. It’s literally just socialism. Fascism and communism are different sides of the same coin. Very interesting read.
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Dain Ehring
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it but boy he liked himself
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
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I give it if not just for it’s historical context and all of the contradicting political philosophies that someone could just not find a way to coexist on the same planet at the same time
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5.0 out of 5 stars Important to understanding real fascism
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
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Fascism is an aristocracy of corporations
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R. S. Rehmel
4.0 out of 5 stars Gives very good insight into Mussolini
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2013
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For me this explains why Mussolini was so popular and then later vilified. Interesting that an American Ambassador wrote the preface and sang his praises. Most people forget that in the twenties and the early thirties Mussolini's Italy was thought to be the future of politics. He was strongly supported by many people in the U.S and British governments.

Good reference for understanding the man.
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Catherine
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2018
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This is a great purchase.
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Charly
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014
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Brother ordered this for his school assignment and it got to us earlier than expected.. Great book too
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Plutarch1
3.0 out of 5 stars This book is all you need to know about the origin of Fascism
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014
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The first thing that surprised me about Mussolini's autobio is that he was the originator of the ideology of Fascism. He came to power before Hitler, so it seems quite plausible.
I had no idea how much WWI influenced his motivations. He practically pronounced it a cult of the dead, for the 'martyrs' for the cause; first, fallen WWI veterans, and then, the Black Shirts who were killed by communists and socialists in street battles around Italy.
Italy was plagued with strikes by communists and socialists, and the people were tired of the government not working. The king finally decided to give Mussolini a try.
Personally I find it fascinating there are many allusions to the Roman Empire: the March on Rome (resembling Caesar's triumphal entry of lRome), the glorification of the dead, the destiny to rule the Mediterranean, the requirement of taking oaths of loyalty. Mussolini frequently cites 'faith', 'loyalty,' even 'obedience.' Above all, he holds up youth as the future--much as Himmler and Hitler will in the near future.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Most informative. Had no Idea he gave that much ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014
Most informative. Had no Idea he gave that much thought to governing.
His World War I experience was quite extensive. I must read more to find out what went wrong.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Important History From the Source
Reviewed in Germany on February 22, 2023
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The book came as expected with no errors spotted so far.

This is Benito Mussolini's first Autobiography, before his downfall and while he was at the height of his power. If you want to read his last autobiography then look into "My Rise and Fall."

It is important to learn from the people themselves on their perspective of history, and as a history student specializing in the modern period of the 19th and 20th century, a book like this is perfect and, frankly, required.
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Robert Kerr
5.0 out of 5 stars on time delivery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2019
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good insight into the dictator.good read
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Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Good insight to a historical figure.
Reviewed in Australia on November 3, 2022
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If you're interested in learning more about the life of this man from his own perspective its an interesting read.
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