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Benito Collection (#2)

"Benito Mussolini: A Fascist Leader in a Smart Suit" From his rise to power as the leader of Italy's National Fascist Party to his infamous dictatorship

Background imageBenito Collection: Abyssinia Invaded, 1935, (1938)

Abyssinia Invaded, 1935, (1938). Benito Mussolinis Fascist regime invaded Abyssinia to avenge the military defeats Italy had suffered in Ethiopia in the First Italo-Abyssinian war

Background imageBenito Collection: Benito Mussolini, Italian fascist leader, c1922-1933

Benito Mussolini, Italian fascist leader, c1922-1933. From La Liberte: celebrating the occasion of the visit of the king and queen of Italy to Egypt [La Liberte, France, c1933

Background imageBenito Collection: Il Duce poses, FA tour, Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy, 1933

Il Duce poses, FA tour, Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy, 1933. Fifth from the right is Arsenal FC manager Herbert Chapman (1878-1934)

Background imageBenito Collection: Ponte della Liberta (Bridge of Liberty) - Venice, Italy

Ponte della Liberta (Bridge of Liberty) - Venice, Italy
Ponte della Liberta (Bridge of Liberty) - a road bridge connecting the historical center of the city of Venice to the mainland

Background imageBenito Collection: Mussolini / 1929 Poster

Mussolini / 1929 Poster
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator giving a rousing speech Date: 1883 - 1945

Background imageBenito Collection: Right, Ferdinand Vii Of Borb

Right, Ferdinand Vii Of Borb

Background imageBenito Collection: Birthplace In Casdemiro, Galicia, Spain Of Spanish Monk And Scholar Benito JerAonimo FeijAoo Y

Birthplace In Casdemiro, Galicia, Spain Of Spanish Monk And Scholar Benito JerAonimo FeijAoo Y Montenegro. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Background imageBenito Collection: At the Cafe Des Dictateurs

At the Cafe Des Dictateurs
Signor Mussolini (to Senior Primo de Rivera): This place isn t quite so exclusive as it used to be. An Interwar cartoon showing Kemal Ataturk, Mussolini, Jozef Pilsudski, Miguel Primo de Rivera

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MUSSOLINI
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian statesman in 1925 Date: 1883 - 1945

Background imageBenito Collection: Sacrifice of Isaac, 1527-1532. Polychrome sculpture

Sacrifice of Isaac, 1527-1532. Polychrome sculpture by Alonso Berruguete. It belongs to the Altarpiece of San Benito el Real (Valladolid). Renaissance art. Sculpture on wood. SPAIN. CASTILE AND LEON

Background imageBenito Collection: Maximo Santos

Maximo Santos
MAXIMO BENITO SANTOS BARBOSA Uruguayan soldier and president Date: 1847 - 1889

Background imageBenito Collection: BENITO JUAREZ (1806-1872). Juarez and the Fall of the Empire

BENITO JUAREZ (1806-1872). Juarez and the Fall of the Empire. Mural, 1948, by Jose Clemente Orozco

Background imageBenito Collection: WWII - Mussolini slips up invading Greece - First Day Cover

WWII - Mussolini slips up invading Greece - First Day Cover. A nice pun on Greece and Grease. Date: 1941

Background imageBenito Collection: Trojan War. Greek camp and city of Troy. Fol

Trojan War. Greek camp and city of Troy. Fol. 40v of the Codex Benito Santa Mora (15th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Background imageBenito Collection: Trojan War. Attack of Trojans to the Greek camp

Trojan War. Attack of Trojans to the Greek camp. Upper section of fol. 108r of the Codex Benito Santa Mora (15th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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Italy. Speech of Benito Mussolini at the Duomo Square in Milan (1st November 1936). Photography

Background imageBenito Collection: Toasting the Health of the king, the Belgian army, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Benito

Toasting the Health of the king, the Belgian army, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Benito
Toasting the Health of the king, the Belgian army, World War I, 1914-1918. Although the vast majority of Belgium was occupied by the Germans in the First World War, the remnants of the Belgian army

Background imageBenito Collection: Benito Mussolini, 1925

Benito Mussolini, 1925. Mussolini (1883-1945), Italian Fascist dictator. From a private collection

Background imageBenito Collection: Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian fascist dictator, 1922

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian fascist dictator, 1922
Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian fascist dictator, often refered to as Il Duce, centre right, leading the march on Rome, 1922

Background imageBenito Collection: Allied representatives at the Lausanne Conference, 1922

Allied representatives at the Lausanne Conference, 1922
First meeting of the Allied Representatives at the Lausanne Conference, which met in November 1922, to make peace with Turkey.Left to right front row, Lord Curzon

Background imageBenito Collection: Dinner for Dr Benito de Miguel, Argentina, South America

Dinner for Dr Benito de Miguel, Argentina, South America
Some of the guests at a special dinner in honour of Dr Benito Feliciano de Miguel (1882-1966), doctor and conservative politician, in Junin, Buenos Aires province, Argentina, South America

Background imageBenito Collection: Dr Benito de Miguel and others, Argentina, South America

Dr Benito de Miguel and others, Argentina, South America
Dr Benito Feliciano de Miguel (1882-1966), doctor and conservative politician, with others in Argentina, South America. At the time he was Mayor of Junin, in Buenos Aires province

Background imageBenito Collection: Benito Arias Montano (1527-1598). Spanish orientalist and ed

Benito Arias Montano (1527-1598). Spanish orientalist and editor of the Antwerp Polyglot. Engraving. Portrait. Colored

Background imageBenito Collection: Benito Arias Montano (15271598). Spanish orientalist. Samu

Benito Arias Montano (15271598). Spanish orientalist. Samu
Benito Arias Montano (or Benedictus Arias Montanus) (15271598) was a Spanish orientalist and editor of the Antwerp Polyglot. Samuel book. Set of two books of the Bible from a historical character

Background imageBenito Collection: Feijoo, Benito Jeronimo (1673-1764), Spanish essayist

Feijoo, Benito Jeronimo (1673-1764), Spanish essayist
Feijoo, Benito Jeronimo (Casdemiro, 1673-Oviedo, 1764), Spanish essayist. Colored engraving

Background imageBenito Collection: Mussolini & D annunzio

Mussolini & D annunzio
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator having a conversation with the writer Gabriele d Annunzio in a motor boat of a lake. Date: early 1930s

Background imageBenito Collection: Mussolini / Little Girl

Mussolini / Little Girl
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator pinning a medal on a little girl, whose mother gently holds her hand as if to steady her Date: 1940

Background imageBenito Collection: Mussolini / On Parade 1940

Mussolini / On Parade 1940
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator on parade in 1940 with Marshal Badoglio and others Date: 1940

Background imageBenito Collection: Mussolini / Three Soldiers

Mussolini / Three Soldiers
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator consulting with General Vaccari and others in September 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageBenito Collection: Mussolini / Fieldwork

Mussolini / Fieldwork
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator in a field in Carpena in 1927, stressing the importance of agriculture Date: 1927

Background imageBenito Collection: Isidore of Sevilla, Saint (560-636). Doctor of the

Isidore of Sevilla, Saint (560-636). Doctor of the Church and bishop of Sevilla. Right panel of the altarpiece of the Chancellor Sᮣ hez de Logro񯮠 c. 1480-c. 1490. Detail

Background imageBenito Collection: Benito JuᲥz

Benito JuᲥz
JUAREZ GARCIA, Benito (1806-1872). Mexican liberal politician, president of Mexico in 1858. Oil on canvas. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. Chapultepec Castle

Background imageBenito Collection: Benito Juarez

Benito Juarez
BENITO PABLO JUAREZ Mexican statesman, president with his autograph 1806 - 1872

Background imageBenito Collection: BENITO MUSSOLINI (1888-1945). Italian dictator. The Two Romes. Woodcut by Baldinelli Armando

BENITO MUSSOLINI (1888-1945). Italian dictator. The Two Romes. Woodcut by Baldinelli Armando, 1936, depicting ancient Roman warriors with Mussolini in the foreground

Background imageBenito Collection: WORLD WAR II: LIBYA, c1943. Allied bombing of the Italian Royal Air Force base

WORLD WAR II: LIBYA, c1943. Allied bombing of the Italian Royal Air Force base, Castel Benito, near Tripoli, Libya, c1943




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"Benito Mussolini: A Fascist Leader in a Smart Suit" From his rise to power as the leader of Italy's National Fascist Party to his infamous dictatorship, Benito Mussolini left an indelible mark on history. Known for his charismatic speeches and authoritarian rule, Mussolini was a figure who evoked both admiration and fear. One iconic image of Mussolini is captured in the caricature by W. Schulz, depicting the moment he established his full dictatorship in Italy with a powerful speech on January 3, 1925. This cartoon serves as a reminder of the triumph that marked a turning point in Italian politics. But there is more to Benito than just his political career. In Orozco's painting "Benito Juarez, 1867, " we see another historical figure named Benito - Benito Juarez - returning to Mexico City after successfully leading resistance against foreign intervention. Although unrelated to Mussolini, this artwork reminds us of the diverse stories that intertwine within history. Away from politics, we discover other facets of Benito's life. He had an appreciation for mathematics and architecture which can be seen through Spanish architect Benito Bails' work "Elementos de Matematica. " This book showcases not only Bails' expertise but also highlights how individuals like Mussolini were multifaceted personalities beyond their public personas. In addition to these intellectual pursuits, it is interesting to note that even dictators have leisure activities. The postcard featuring Mussolini yachting reveals a glimpse into his personal life outside the realm of politics – moments where he could relax and enjoy himself amidst turbulent times. Lastly, let us not forget about one architectural marvel associated with him – Ponte della Liberta (Bridge of Liberty) located in Venice, Italy. This bridge stands as a testament to both engineering prowess and controversial legacies tied to its namesake.