The Dictator's Playbook S01E03 - Benito Mussolini

Episode Overview

This episode explores how Italian dictator Benito Mussolini ascended to power, establishing Italy as the first fascist regime. Known as "Il Duce" (the leader), he was a skilled propagandist who captivated audiences with grandiloquent speeches that glorified fascist ideals and vowed to restore Italy's former glory reminiscent of Ancient Rome. However, his rule devolved into a one-party dictatorship, allowing him to maintain control for an oppressive twenty years.

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