Mussolini and Milan during the times of fascism.
“Diplomacy is a hidden form of activity. The realities of international politics are better kept away from non-professionals” – B. Mussolini
Benito Mussolini was born on July 29, 1883, in a small Italian village of Varano, near Predappio (his house-museum is now located there, 70 km from San Marino).
His parents – blacksmith and carpenter Alessandro and school teacher Rosa Maltoni. They lived in 3 small rooms on the 2nd floor of a 3-story building. His mother was known to be a devout Catholic, and due to the parents’ disagreements on religious grounds, Benito was baptized not in infancy, but at a later age. His father did not receive an education but was always interested in politics and did not acknowledge theology. He often led rallies, ending up in prison, and worshipped the revolutionary Bakunin.
The first name the father gave to his son was in honor of the President of Mexico Benito Juárez, and the second and third names – Andrea and Amilcare – were after the leaders of the socialist party – Costa and Cipriani.
The political views of the father left such a strong imprint on the son’s worldview that at the age of 17 he became a member of the socialist party.
The couple could not even think that their firstborn would become the leader of the fascist party of Italy.
In Italy, opinions about Mussolini vary; his personality is too complex to evaluate his actions and rule.
“Mussolini is a mystery to me. I am attracted to many of his reforms, and these reforms should be studied impartially. In his speeches, there is sincerity and boundless love for his people” – Mahatma Gandhi.
To this day, Italian guides prefer not to conduct tours about Mussolini; he remains at the center of discussions and debates.
Who is Benito Mussolini? What was life like during the times of fascism? The personal life of the dictator and the mystery of his death.
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