Benito Mussolini Part 3: Murder in Broad Daylight
Real Dictators
Mussolini's Rise and the Dark Shadows of Power
This chapter delves into Benito Mussolini's ascent to power in Italy during the 1920s and 30s, showcasing the role of propaganda and key figures who initially supported him. It highlights the violent tactics against dissenters, the manipulation of elections through laws like the Acerbo Law, and the critical moment of Giacomo Matteotti's assassination that revealed the brutal nature of Mussolini's regime. Ultimately, the chapter illustrates Mussolini's consolidation of totalitarian control amid a turbulent political landscape marked by propaganda and oppression.
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