تجربه فاشیستی در ایتالیا: جامعه و فرهنگ ایتالیا، ۱۹۲۲-۱۹۴۵

This source book examines the development of Italian Fascism, and surveys the themes and issues of the movement. It spans from the emergence of the united Italian state in the nineteenth century, to the post-war aftermath of fascism. It provides:• analysis of propaganda and Mussolini's journalism• new documentary material, previously unavailable in English• an extensive range of other source material, including images• thematic coverage of major topics such as the transformation of agrarian and urban society• analysis of the political, social, and economic status of Italy• the legacy of fascism in modern Italy.John Pollard also includes extensive notes on sources as well as a glossary and guide to further reading. The Fascist Experience of Italy examines the development of Italian fascism from the emergence of the united Italian state and the political, social and economic status of Italy in the nineteenth century to the post-war aftermath of fascism. John Pollard provides an analysis of printed and broadcast propaganda, new documentary material and thematic coverage of major topics such as the transformation of Italian agrarian and urban society and the actions of the Papacy. He compares the rise of the Fascist movement against the background of the First World and the ensuing crisis of the Italian democratic system, reassessing the status of the fascist movement as a coalition rather than a monolith and detailing the images of energy and violence which were crucial to the success of fascism, both within Italy and internationally. This book examines the development of Italian Fascism, and surveys the themes and issues of the movement. Beginning with the emergence of the united Italian state, sources go on to cover the political, social and economic status of Italy in the nineteenth century and the post-war aftermath of Fascism. The Fascist Experience in Italy provides analysis of printed and broadcast propaganda, as well as Mussolini's journalism and an extensive range of other source material, including images. The author includes new documentary material, previously unavailable in English, and thematic coverage of major topics such as the transformation of Italian agrarian and urban society and the actions of the Papacy Preface Contents Introduction: The “Problem” of Fascism 1 The Setting (To December, 1920) 2 The Fascist Revolution 3 The Life of the Party 4 Economy and Labor 5 Fascist Socialization and Conformity 6 Education 7 Catholics and Fascism 8 Popular Culture and Propaganda 9 Literary and Artistic Trends 10 Intellectual and Cultural Life 11 War and Resistance Conclusion: Legacies of Fascism and Anti-Fascism Appendix: A Note on Sources Index Indhold: The "pre-history" of Italian Fascism; The crisis of the Liberal state and the rise of Fascism; The conquest and consolidation of power; The Fascist regime; Fascist economic and social policies; Fascist foreign policy, 1922-39; War, defeat and the fall of Fascism; The ideology of Italian Fascism; The legacy of Italian Fascism John Pollard. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [142]-153) And Index.