Mussolini
(Nicholas)
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Mussolini, A New Life
Nicholas Farrell, Non-Fiction
This well-researched biography of Benito Mussolini
(1883 ? 1945) throws fresh light on one of the past century?s most
controversial figures. Mussolini and Fascism were the products of the aftermath
of the First World War. In the nineteen twenties, Italy was in turmoil as the country
and the old established beliefs were disintegrating into chaos. From his humble
origins and a mediocre start in his political life, Mussolini, Il
Duce, became the saviour Italians were desperately searching for. The
Fascism he created, which was leftist in origin, was a mass movement against
class War and for class co-operation and had nothing in common with the Germany
Nazis. This new philosophy, combined with his charismatic personality, appealed
to the majority of Italians and enabled him to rapidly assume the role of
dictator. Mussolini had never admired or even liked Hitler. It was the
vacillating policy of the then British government that drove him into the Nazi
camp. It is interesting to ponder how much sooner the 2nd. World War
would have ended and how many lives would have been saved if Mussolini had
instead, thrown in his lot with Britain
and France.
On 27th.April 1945 Mussolini, together with his mistress was
executed by the Italian communists. In death he was as much hated as he had in
life been loved. Farrell, a former Sunday Telegraph journalist, has lived for
five years in Predappio, the Appenine village and birthplace of Mussolini. This
has obviously given him a deeper insight of his fascinating subject.
Recommended reading for those interested in the rise and fall of a fanatical
leader who is still admired and even revered by many Italians.
Bryan R. Thomas
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