Giovanni Gentile, "the philosopher of fascism" : cultural leadership in fascist and anti-Semitic Italy

This book covers the fascist period in Italy and Giovanni Gentile as a man and his works. "An examination and determination of Giovanni Gentile's role - also concerning racism in Italy - would not be complete without considering whatever is attributable to his person but also whatever was involved in the wide cultural activities he was responsible for. Much attention has rightly been paid to Gentile as a philosopher, politician, ideologist and organizer of culture. These activities are an integral part of Gentile's historical, cultural and human profile but also essential to understand and evaluate his individual dimension"-- Publisher's website