Mussolini's Attempt at a Fascist Government and the Rise of Nationalism in Italy.
Mussolini's Attempt at a Fascist Government and the Rise of Nationalism in Italy.Nationalism is a common feeling amongst the people of a country that puts the well being of the nation above all else. Nationalism is something that is felt, a sense of belonging. The growth of nationalism depends on two forces: it's ability to appeal to the people, offering them a sense of loyalty; and it's ability to take control as a strong political force, which works to create nation-states. Politically, this involves showing ones will to work for the nation against intrusion and domination by foreign countries, be it political, economic, or cultural. In theory, this may sound like a rather idealistic approach on how to maintain ones culture and a sense of national pride amongst the people of a country; however, realistically, as history has shown, nationalism leaves an open door for, according to Derik T. Wilson, "a radical leader to take control and lead the people in a tyrannical and oppressive way." The father of Nationalism in Italy would be Benito Mussolini. Born in Predappio on July 29, 1883, the son of a socialist blacksmith, Mussolini began his march towards the dictatorship of Italy as a socialist journalist. As a journalist, w
Finer, Herman. Mussolini's Italy. London : Victor Gollancz, 1935. "Benito Mussolini." Encarta Online Encyclopedia http://www.encarta.com. The ideals of fascism spread quickly throughout as Mussolini's Blackshirt militia won support from landowners. The Blackshirt militia attacked all that opposed their goal of a nationalist and fascist Italy. "Benito Mussolini." Grolier's Encyclopedia Online http://gme.groliers.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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