Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Benito Mussolini is a comprehensive biography written by Margherita G. Sarfatti. This book traces the life of one of the most controversial figures in modern history, Benito Mussolini, from his humble beginnings as a schoolteacher to his rise as the leader of Italy's fascist government. The author explores the political, social, and economic factors that shaped Mussolini's worldview and contributed to his meteoric rise to power. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and personal interviews, Sarfatti provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Mussolini, shedding light on his motivations, beliefs, and actions. The book also explores the impact of Mussolini's reign on Italy and the world, including his alliance with Hitler and the devastating consequences of World War II. Overall, The Life of Benito Mussolini is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most complex and controversial figures of the 20th century.1925. Translated by Frederic Whyte. A pro-Fascist biography of the life and, pre-WWII, pre-Hitler alliance, political career of Mussolini. Towards the end of the Preface, Mussolini writes: my life is to be found recorded-at least, such part of it as can be made known, ...it is no great affair-my life. There is nothing extraordinary in it to capture the imagination. No victorious wars, no out-of-the-way adventures. No creations of new systems of thought. It is a life full of movement, certainly, but it is a less interesting life, ...It is possible that the future may modify these proportions-it may reduce or increase them. But with this my biographers of tomorrow will have to do.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original wor
