Was Benito Mussolini fit to lead Italy?

Well, it depends of the precise pitch of your question. Mussolini was a great politician, there's no doubt on that. He also made an excellent leader, thanks to a very charismatic personality. (And, mind you, I'm if anything left-leaning in my political views). read more

Well, it depends of the precise pitch of your question. Mussolini was a great politician, there’s no doubt on that. He also made an excellent leader, thanks to a very charismatic personality. read more

Italian dictator Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) rose to power in the wake of World War I as a leading proponent of Facism. Originally a revolutionary Socialist, he forged the paramilitary Fascist movement in 1919 and became prime minister in 1922. read more

Later, during the Fascist era, Predappio was dubbed "Duce's town" and Forlì was called "Duce's city", with pilgrims going to Predappio and Forlì to see the birthplace of Mussolini. Benito Mussolini's father, Alessandro Mussolini, was a blacksmith and a socialist, while his mother, Rosa (née Maltoni), was a devout Catholic schoolteacher. read more