Mussolini: History in an Hour
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Keeble
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By:
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Rupert Colley
About this listen
Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.
‘Il Duce’, Benito Mussolini, was one of the key figures in the creation of fascism. Famed for his dictatorial style, his political cunning and admired – initially – by Hitler, Mussolini led the National Fascist Party and ruled Italy as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943. In so doing, he paved the way towards Italy’s defeat in World War Two, and some of the 20th century’s most destructive ideologies and practices.
Following expulsion from Italian Socialist Party, Mussolini denounced all efforts of class conflict, and instead later commanded a Fascist March on Rome to become the youngest Prime Minister in Italian history. Thereafter he set about dismantling the apparatus of democracy and initiated what would become known as the one-party totalitarian state. With World War II came defeat, humiliation and his bloody deposing. Explaining his ideologies, policies, actions and flaws, ‘Mussolini: History in an Hour’ is the concise life of the man whose ideas helped create some of the worst horrors of the modern history.
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Critic reviews
‘If the past is a foreign country, History in an Hour is like a high-class tour operator, offering delightfully enjoyable short breaks in the rich and diverse continent of our shared past.’ Dominic Sandbrook
‘The practice of History is ever-evolving, and the History In an Hour idea brings it back up to date for the digital age. Colley writes in an attractively readable style, and manages to convey the huge story that is WWII in a logical and accessible manner’ Andrew Roberts, Bookseller
‘This is genius’ MacWorld.com
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- TheNameless
- 08-04-19
Not as bad as Hitler...
...but that's the nicest thing you can say about Mussolini. He could so easily have been prevented from coming to power, but instead he was given free reign. As ever, HiaH gives an overview of his life. There's a great deal more to learn, but this is an excellent starting point. As ever, JK's narration is excellent. His style is perfectly suited for this series.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-06-18
Its good
A good summary of the events that had unfolded from 1919 - 1945 along with an insight into the childhood and psychology of the man.
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- A. Morris
- 03-08-17
Great commute listen
My 2nd in an hour series. Excellent narration. Interesting facts. I know a bit more now about the man.
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- Mr B L T
- 21-05-23
Excellent introduction to Mussolini
Love this series and this book gives a great introduction and account to the history of Mussolini
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