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In the aftermath of the WWI, the seeds of fascism were sown in Italy. While the country reeled in shock, a new movement emerged from the chaos: one that preached hatred for politicians and love for the fatherland; one that promised to build a 'New Roman Empire', and make Italy a great power once again.
Wearing black shirts and wielding guns, knives and truncheons, the proponents of fascism embraced a climate of violence and rampant masculinity. Led by Benito Mussolini, they would systematically destroy the organizations of the left, murdering and torturing anyone who got in their way.
In Blood and Power, historian John Foot draws on decades of research to chart the turbulent years between 1915 and 1945, and beyond. Drawing widely from accounts of people across the political spectrum—fascists, anti-fascists, communists, anarchists, victims, perpetrators, and bystanders—he tells the story of fascism and its legacy.
Written by John Foot. Published by Bloomsbury in 2022. Hardcover, measures 9 x 6 inches, 432 pages. ISBN 9781408897942