The Influence of Syndicalism on Mussolini's Fascist Takeover

This chapter provides a historical analysis of how Benito Mussolini transitioned from the Italian Socialist Party to founding an anti-socialist nationalist movement that eventually led to fascism. It highlights the role of syndicalism and the wrong understanding of socialism and strategy among socialists that enabled Mussolini to come to power. The chapter also discusses the close cooperation between Pope Pius and Mussolini and the regret Pius felt after the regime began persecuting Italy's Jewish population.