Years of liberalism & fascism : Italy 1870-1945

Concentrating on Italian history from the period directly after unification through to the end of World War II, this text opens with chapters dealing with the period 1870-1918 and then goes on to deal with the main issues and events surrounding the rise of Fascism as a political force.

Mussolini's consolidation of power, ideology, economic, social and foreign polices and eventual downfall are given detailed coverage.

The author concludes with a chapter on the main issues that faced post-war Italy up to the end of Aldo Moro's life and the subsequent danger to democracy faced by the country.