Bosworth, R. J. B. (2007). Mussolini’s Italy: Life under the fascist dictatorship, 1915-1945. Penguin Books.
This book aims to describe life in Italy under the dictatorship of Mussolini. The intended audience is historians and people interested in Italian history. The book is relevant to my topic because it explores how fascism developed in Italy, how people lived under Mussolini’s dictatorship, and what economic consequences were brought by his rule. The author is an Australian historian specializing in fascist Italy and has written many publications on this topic. In this source, Bosworth (2007) observes how Italy lived under the fascist regime and how people resisted this ideology. My conclusion is that this book vividly describes the events in the history of fascist Italy and will help me better understand Mussolini’s fascist dictatorship.
Bosworth, R. J. B. (2021). Mussolini and the eclipse of Italian fascism: From dictatorship to populism. Yale University Press.
The purpose of this book is to compare Mussolini to other dictators – Hitler and Stalin – and figure out whether he was the worst of them. The intended audience is historians willing to understand Mussolini’s dictatorship in the context of European history. The book is relevant to my topic because it explains what guided Mussolini’s dictatorship and Italian fascism and how it affected history. The author is an expert on fascist Italy who wrote many books, articles, and chapters on Italian history. Bosworth (2021) concludes that, although Mussolini was the first fascist leader in Europe, his power weakened because of a weak regime and a failed ideology. I have concluded from this book that, even though Mussolini was a fascist dictator, his actions brought less harm than those of other dictators.
Gooch, J. (2020). Mussolini’s war: Fascist Italy from triumph to collapse, 1935-1943. Pegasus Books.
The main aim of this book is to discuss Mussolini’s decision to enter World War II. The intended audience for this source is scholars, educators, and other people interested in Italy’s engagement in that war and its life under Mussolini’s dictatorship. The book is relevant to the economic aspect of my topic because it describes how Mussolini’s decision to enter the war affected the Italian economy. The author is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Leeds and is famous for his writings on Italy and the two world wars. Gooch (2020) concludes that Mussolini’s decision to enter World War II was a serious miscalculation. My conclusion is that Mussolini was an ambitious but ineffective leader who involved an unprepared and poorly developed country in a war that he could not win.
Iodice, E. F. (2018). Lessons from history: The startling rise to power of Benito Mussolini. The Journal of Values-Based Leadership, 11(2), 3. Web.
This source aims to analyze Mussolini’s rise to power and dictatorship. The intended audience is historians studying fascism and its possibility of happening in the modern world. The article is relevant to my topic because it explains how Mussolini came to power and became a dictator. Iodice is Director Emeritus and Professor of Leadership at Loyola University Chicago and the author of several books and articles on leadership. This article concludes that Mussolini’s totalitarian leadership left Italy in ruins and deprived people of their freedom. My conclusion from this source is that dictatorship does not benefit the country, but short-sighted people can find dictatorship ideologies attractive, thus letting dictators rise to power.
Knight, P. (2003). Mussolini and fascism. Routledge.
The purpose of this source is to explore important issues related to Italian fascism, such as the origins and rise of fascism, Mussolini’s totalitarian regime, and the impact of fascist social and economic policies. The intended audience is history students. Chapter 5 of this book is especially relevant to my topic because it explores the economic consequences of Mussolini’s fascist dictatorship. The author is a historian, and this book is part of a series that teaches students to apply historiographical thinking. Knight (2003) observes and analyzes many topics concerning Mussolini’s dictatorship and concludes that Mussolini was not a successful ruler, in particular, because he failed to improve Italy’s economic status. My conclusion is that, despite his efforts, Mussolini did not manage to make Italy great again.
Mussolini, B. (1932). The doctrine of fascism. World Future Fund. Web.
The primary aim of this source is to explain the essence and the principles of fascism. The intended audience was people in Italy and Europe who were expected to support the ideology of fascism. This document is relevant to my topic because it is a primary source revealing Mussolini’s views of fascism. The author was an Italian dictator whose political activity was based on fascist ideas. Mussolini’s (1932) conclusion is that fascism is a new turn in history, rejecting all previous models, such as democracy or socialism. From this source, I have concluded that fascism is an ideology that opposes peace, supports war, and advocates for a strong state that makes decisions for the population.
Parkash, B. (2019). The concept of fascism: A review of Italian ideology. History Research Journal, 5(4), 308-312. Web.
This article aims to discuss key aspects of fascism. The intended audience is historians researching the question of fascist ideology. This article is relevant to my topic because it discusses the roots of fascism in Italy and its key features. The author of this source is an Associate Professor in Political Science at Chhotu Ram Kisan College, India. Parkash (2019) observes how fascism emerged in Italy under Mussolini, what features it possessed, and how it ended after World War II. My conclusion is that fascism is distinguished by racism, dictatorship, militarism, and destructive policies.
Singh, R. S. (2017). Advent of fascism and Nazism. Journal of National Development, 30(2), 85-90.
The main purpose of this source is to explain and compare the concepts of Italian fascism and German Nazism. The intended audience is scholars exploring the topics of dictatorships and wider audiences aiming to understand the difference between fascism and Nazism. This source is relevant to my topic because it explores the causes, main objectives, and the rise of fascism in Italy under Mussolini’s dictatorship. The author is an associate professor at the Department of History of the Government Girls Degree College in India, and he uses relevant sources to support his arguments. Singh (2017) concludes that fascism and Nazism have many similarities, such as pursuing imperial goals and stemming from totalitarian regimes. My conclusion is that this source is helpful for understanding the development and the essence of Italian fascism.
References
Bosworth, R. J. B. (2007). Mussolini’s Italy: Life under the fascist dictatorship, 1915-1945. Penguin Books.
Bosworth, R. J. B. (2021). Mussolini and the eclipse of Italian fascism: From dictatorship to populism. Yale University Press.
Gooch, J. (2020). Mussolini’s war: Fascist Italy from triumph to collapse, 1935-1943. Pegasus Books.
Iodice, E. F. (2018). Lessons from history: The startling rise to power of Benito Mussolini. The Journal of Values-Based Leadership, 11(2), 3. Web.
Knight, P. (2003). Mussolini and fascism. Routledge.
Mussolini, B. (1932). The doctrine of fascism. World Future Fund. Web.
Parkash, D. B. (2019). The concept of fascism: A review of Italian ideology. History Research Journal, 5(4), 308-312. Web.
Singh, R. S. (2017). Advent of fascism and Nazism. Journal of National Development, 30(2), 85-90.