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AK/HIST 3660 6.0A History of Modern Italy

Minor Essay Assignment

Submitted to: Mr. Sturnio

Submitted by: William Scott

Student I.D: 206569933

Date Due: November 7, 2005

In the book "Fascist Italy", author John Whittam gives an in-depth analysis of the biggest mass movement in Italian history, and the world for that matter. Fascism was a major political movement that has left resounding effects on the history of Italy. Benito Mussolini was one of Italy's greatest leaders, and was the leader of the first national movement called Fascism. The Fascist movement was quite complex and many components were involved. Fascism was able to capitalize on Italians who saw themselves as nationalists with a strong sense of Italian pride. "Fascist Italy" is a dynamic and concise foreword to the experience of Italian Fascism and its importance. Rather than discussing various interpretations of fascism, the book "Fascist Italy" concentrates on providing a balanced account of Fascist Italy by analyzing various threads within the fascist movement, explaining the reasons for the successful March on Rome, the characteristics of Fascist Italy and finally traces the events leading up to the rise of Benito