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Gabriele d'Annunzio, Poet, Seducer and Preacher of War
Book • 2013
This book delves into the life of Gabriele d'Annunzio, an Italian poet and politician who became a key figure in the rise of fascism.

It explores his transformation from a romantic idealist to a radical right-wing revolutionary, culminating in his dramatic takeover of Fiume.

The biography offers insights into early 20th-century European politics and the cult of nationalism.

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Recommended by Dominic Sandbrook as a brilliant, prize-winning biography of Gabriele D'Annunzio.
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194. The First Fascist
Mentioned by Tom Holland when discussing Gabriele D'Annunzio's influence on Mussolini.
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17. Fascism
Recommended by Robert Evans as one of the best biographies he's ever read, highlighting the author's critical perspective.
Part Two: The Man Who Invented Fascism
Mentioned by Robert Evans as the source for many details about D'Annunzio's life.
Part One: The Man Who Invented Fascism

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