Mussolini and the Rise of Populism: The Man who Made Fascism

This book explores how Mussolini built the first Fascist regime, how the Duces heirs have adapted to current political conditions, and how they have gone mainstream. It demonstrates the modernity and appeal of Mussolinis fascism and offers new perspectives on interpreting populism. It is essential reading for students, scholars, general readers, and commentators interested in European and modern history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Benito Mussolinis name has regained prominence in the modern era, particularly with the rise of right-wing populism. Populist movements share similarities with historical fascism, and former US President Donald J. Trump has drawn comparisons to Mussolini. In 2022, the 100th anniversary of Mussolinis ascent to power, an Italian populist party inspired by fascism gained control of the countrys government, with its first woman Prime Minister at the helm. By drawing inspiration from fascism to address the profound transformations of the current era, these populists have achieved a significant milestone by assuming leadership in a major European liberal democratic country for the first time since 1945. This development sheds light on the modernity and appeal of Mussolinis fascism, offering fresh perspectives on interpreting populism. While populist movements have not yet fully embraced the most negative aspects of fascism, this book provides a clear and concise understanding of the forces and values that propelled fascism to power and continue to drive rightist populism across the world.

This book is a crucial resource for students, scholars, general readers, and commentators with an interest in European and modern history. It delves into the intricate process by which Mussolini established the world's first fascist regime, explores how his heirs have adapted to contemporary political conditions, and examines their mainstreaming. The rise of populism of the right in the new millennium has brought Benito Mussolinis name back into the spotlight. Populist movements bear striking similarities to historical fascism, and former US President Donald J. Trump has been likened to Mussolini. In 2022, the 100th anniversary of Mussolinis ascent to power, an Italian populist party inspired by fascism gained control of the country's government, with its first woman Prime Minister at the helm. By drawing inspiration from fascism to address the profound transformations of the current era, these populists have achieved a significant milestone by assuming leadership in a major European liberal democratic country for the first time since 1945. This development sheds light on the modernity and appeal of Mussolinis fascism, offering fresh perspectives on interpreting populism. While populist movements have not yet fully embraced the most negative aspects of fascism, this book provides a clear and concise understanding of the forces and values that propelled fascism to power and continue to drive rightist populism across the world.

The book analyzes the process by which Mussolini built the worlds first fascist regime,describes how the Duces heirs have adapted to current political conditions,and how they have gone mainstream. With the rise of populism of the right in the new millennium,Benito Mussolinis name has returned forcefully to the limelight. Populist movements closely resemble historical fascism,and former President Donald J. Trump has been compared to the Duce. In 2022,the 100th anniversary of the Duces taking power,an Italian populist party inspired by fascism took control of the countrys government led by its first woman Prime Minister. By finding in fascism their inspiration to confront the current epochs deep transformations,they have taken command in a major European liberal democratic country for the first time since 1945. How this occurred demonstrates the modernity and appeal of Mussolinis fascism and offers new perspectives in interpreting populism. While the worst elements of fascism have not yet appeared in populist movements,this book conveys in clear language,a more precise awareness of the forces and values that propelled fascism to power and that drive the march of rightist populism worldwide. This volume is essential reading for students,scholars,general readers and commentators interested in European and modern history.
Benito Mussolinis name has regained prominence in the modern era, particularly with the rise of right-wing populism. Populist movements share similarities with historical fascism, and former US President Donald J. Trump has drawn comparisons to Mussolini. In 2022, the 100th anniversary of Mussolinis ascent to power, an Italian populist party inspired by fascism gained control of the countrys government, with its first woman Prime Minister at the helm. By drawing inspiration from fascism to address the profound transformations of the current era, these populists have achieved a significant milestone by assuming leadership in a major European liberal democratic country for the first time since 1945. This development sheds light on the modernity and appeal of Mussolinis fascism, offering fresh perspectives on interpreting populism. While populist movements have not yet fully embraced the most negative aspects of fascism, this book provides a clear and concise understanding of the forces and values that propelled fascism to power and continue to drive rightist populism across the world.

This book is a crucial resource for students, scholars, general readers, and commentators with an interest in European and modern history. It delves into the intricate process by which Mussolini established the world's first fascist regime, explores how his heirs have adapted to contemporary political conditions, and examines their mainstreaming. The rise of populism of the right in the new millennium has brought Benito Mussolinis name back into the spotlight. Populist movements bear striking similarities to historical fascism, and former US President Donald J. Trump has been likened to Mussolini. In 2022, the 100th anniversary of Mussolinis ascent to power, an Italian populist party inspired by fascism gained control of the country's government, with its first woman Prime Minister at the helm. By drawing inspiration from fascism to address the profound transformations of the current era, these populists have achieved a significant milestone by assuming leadership in a major European liberal democratic country for the first time since 1945. This development sheds light on the modernity and appeal of Mussolinis fascism, offering fresh perspectives on interpreting populism. While populist movements have not yet fully embraced the most negative aspects of fascism, this book provides a clear and concise understanding of the forces and values that propelled fascism to power and continue to drive rightist populism across the world.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032498317