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Italian Fascism is often ''incorrectly'' thought of as | Italian Fascism is often ''incorrectly'' thought of as the "original" Fascism, mostly due to propaganda, but partially due to it being the first connected to [[WWAC]], and that Mussolini [[coined the term]]. This brand of[[fascism]]was based on [[ancient Rome]] and developed by [[Mussolini|Benito Mussolini]] and [[Giovanni Gentile]], among others, and also based on the writings of [[Plato]] and [[George Sorel]]. It became the blue print for all of modern [[fascism]], includ8ng [[National Socialism]].It was the ideology of several organizations and parties associated with [[Benito Mussolini]], notably the [[National Fascist Party]] that governed Italy from 1922 - when he was granted the title of Prime Minister - following the [[March on Rome]]. It was also the ideology of the subsequent [[Italian Social Republic]] and the previous [[Fasci di Combattimento]]. | ||
Claims regarding Italian[[fascism]]are controversial and vary widely, and may be problematic for reasons such as [[Allied psychological warfare]] and | Claims regarding Italian[[fascism]]are controversial and vary widely, and may be problematic for reasons such as [[Allied psychological warfare]] and the associations with [[National Socialist Germany]]. Moreover, its operations were subject to internal opposition, mainly from the Monarchy and the Bourgeoisie, leading to confusion regarding its true theoretical basis. | ||
=History= | =History= | ||
It was an early and influential part of | It was an early and influential part of the international [[fascism]] (anti-Marxism) movement, in Italy in particular having associations with [[Italian nationalism]], [[nationalism]], [[Ancient Rome]], [[Futurism]], [[nationalism]] in general, [[national syndicalism]], and [[corporatism]]. Mussolini described [[fascism]] as being [[authoritarianism]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:33, 16 February 2023
Italian Fascism is often incorrectly thought of as the "original" Fascism, mostly due to propaganda, but partially due to it being the first connected to WWAC, and that Mussolini coined the term. This brand offascismwas based on ancient Rome and developed by Benito Mussolini and Giovanni Gentile, among others, and also based on the writings of Plato and George Sorel. It became the blue print for all of modern fascism, includ8ng National Socialism.It was the ideology of several organizations and parties associated with Benito Mussolini, notably the National Fascist Party that governed Italy from 1922 - when he was granted the title of Prime Minister - following the March on Rome. It was also the ideology of the subsequent Italian Social Republic and the previous Fasci di Combattimento.
Claims regarding Italianfascismare controversial and vary widely, and may be problematic for reasons such as Allied psychological warfare and the associations with National Socialist Germany. Moreover, its operations were subject to internal opposition, mainly from the Monarchy and the Bourgeoisie, leading to confusion regarding its true theoretical basis.
History
It was an early and influential part of the international fascism (anti-Marxism) movement, in Italy in particular having associations with Italian nationalism, nationalism, Ancient Rome, Futurism, nationalism in general, national syndicalism, and corporatism. Mussolini described fascism as being authoritarianism.