1. According to the excerpts from Mussolini's autobiography, why was it necessary "to beat the violent adversary on the battlefield of violence"? What did Mussolini mean by this? Did Mussolini save Italy from the destructive ennui of chaos? Why did he call himself the "avenger" of Italy? 2. According to Benito Mussolini, what are the primary tenets of fascist doctrine? Why was he especially critical of socialism (Marxism) and democracy? Do you find his arguments compelling or …showed first 75 words of 3927 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3927 total…the running of the government. The general character of any people encompasses enlightened and liberal traditions, as well as fascist and demented traditions - so one cannot really describe French, Italian, British, Russian, or American character in any politically meaningful way. The general character of a people at a historical juncture depends on the mentality of the power which controls the government, and the extent to which this mentality permeates and influences the entire culture.