| Author |
Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Child, Richard Washburn, 1881-1935 |
| LoC No. |
28025560
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| Title |
My autobiography
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| Original Publication |
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1928.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Autobiography_(Mussolini_book)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
A sulphurous land -- My father -- The book of life -- War and its effect upon a man -- Ashes and embers -- The death struggle of a worn-out democracy -- The garden of fascism -- Toward conquest of power -- Thus we took Rome -- Five years of government -- New paths -- The fascist state and the future -- En route.
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| Summary |
"My Autobiography" by Benito Mussolini is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book is an exploration of Mussolini's life, detailing his origins, formative experiences, and rise to power within the context of Italy's political landscape during his lifetime. It provides insights into Mussolini's personal experiences that shaped his ideologies and political strategies. The opening of "My Autobiography" introduces Mussolini's early life, starting with details about his birthplace in Varano di Costa, Italy, and the significant influences of his family, especially his father, who was a blacksmith with socialist leanings. Mussolini reminisces about his childhood, expressing a strong connection to his homeland and outlining his initial struggles within the educational system. He emphasizes the importance of his upbringing in forming his character, noting how experiences of conflict and aspiration influenced his political thoughts. Through these reflections, Mussolini establishes a narrative that not only highlights his personal journey but also positions himself within the broader historical and social currents of Italy at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Italy -- Politics and government -- 1914-1945
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| Subject |
Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945
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| Subject |
Heads of state -- Italy -- Biography
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| Subject |
Fascism -- Italy -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74673 |
| Release Date |
Nov 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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