Dictatorship Collection (page 4)

Coins of Persons, Sulla - Valentinian (engraving)
7164196 Coins of Persons, Sulla - Valentinian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coins of Persons, Sulla - Valentinian)

Benito Musssolinis speech in Berlin in October 1937
GIA4817502 Benito Musssolinis speech in Berlin in October 1937. Domenica del corriere of October 10, 1937. by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rome. Foro Italico the obelisk dedicated to Mussolini
GIA4738538 Rome. Foro Italico the obelisk dedicated to Mussolini. by Roman; Il Foro Italico, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Josef Stalin and Kliment Vorosholov (Vorochilov, 1881-1969) - Anonymous
FIA5407339 Josef Stalin and Kliment Vorosholov (Vorochilov, 1881-1969) - Anonymous. Silver Gelatin Photography, 1930. Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; out

Italian Fiume: Annexation of Fiume to Italy by King Victor Emmanuel III (Victor-Emmanuel
XEE4185294 Italian Fiume: Annexation of Fiume to Italy by King Victor Emmanuel III (Victor-Emmanuel) (Vittorio Emanuele, 1869-1947) and the government of Benito Mussolini (1883-1945)

Portrait of Mussolini (photo)
GIA4696070 Portrait of Mussolini (photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Italian, out of copyright

Long live our dear and invincible Red Army! - Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946
FIA5397224 Long live our dear and invincible Red Army! - Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946) - 1939 - Colour lithograph - 95x62 - Russian State Library, Moscow by Moor

Benito Mussolini a l ecole elementaire - Benito mussolini alunno elementare - A
XEE4163379 Benito Mussolini a l ecole elementaire - Benito mussolini alunno elementare - A portrait of Benito Mussolini with classmates and some teacher by Italian Photographer

Portrait of the Italian Duce Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) on horseback
XEE4189946 Portrait of the Italian Duce Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) on horseback. Cover from " Le petit journal illustrious" from 22/09/1935 Collection privee by Anonymous; Private

Benito Mussolini said il Duce (1883-1945), head of the Italian government
XEE4183900 Benito Mussolini said il Duce (1883-1945), head of the Italian government, told a journalist who came to interview him: " France and Italy are made to get along! ". Engraving

The largest sports conference in the world (colour litho)
2809310 The largest sports conference in the world (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The largest sports conference in the world)

Leverage operations of the 1914 class have aroused scenes of lively enthusiasm throughout Italy (colour litho)
2778346 Leverage operations of the 1914 class have aroused scenes of lively enthusiasm throughout Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Duce attends the naval exercises of the Year XII, a magnificent show of strength for... (colour litho)
2778280 The Duce attends the naval exercises of the Year XII, a magnificent show of strength for... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Great Gathering in the Colosseum (Colour Litho)
2777851 The Great Gathering in the Colosseum (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great gathering in the Colosseum)

The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho)
2777705 The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prime Ministers triumphant visit to Tripolitania)

An impromptu audience with the Prime Minister (colour litho)
2777691 An impromptu audience with the Prime Minister (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An impromptu hearing with the Prime Minister)

"I give the floor to the pickaxe, "said the Duce, personally starting the great work... (colour litho)
2778302 " I give the floor to the pickaxe, " said the Duce, personally starting the great work.... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Plebiscite Of The Year XII - Shining Evenings in Milan, in the Gallery (Colour Litho)
2778242 The Plebiscite Of The Year XII - Shining Evenings in Milan, in the Gallery (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

In an atmosphere of enthusiasm and between two thick wings of a cheering crowd, 25, 000 young fascists
2778159 In an atmosphere of enthusiasm and between two thick wings of a cheering crowd, 25, 000 young fascists... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Viceroy Graziani is traveling through the territory of the Empire, visiting populations, places... (colour litho)
2783732 Viceroy Graziani is traveling through the territory of the Empire, visiting populations, places... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Duces triumphant days in Sicily (colour litho)
2783722 The Duces triumphant days in Sicily (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duces triumphant days in Sicily)

The Duce, in the tenth anniversary (colour litho)
2783639 The Duce, in the tenth anniversary (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce, in the tenth anniversary)

The national monument to the Bersagliere inaugurated in Rome in the presence of the King... (colour litho)
2783631 The national monument to the Bersagliere inaugurated in Rome in the presence of the King... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The triumphant week of the Duce in Sardinia (colour litho)
2784112 The triumphant week of the Duce in Sardinia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duces triumphant week in Sardinia)

Monument to Stalin installed in 1939 in front of the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow
FIA5408080 Monument to Stalin installed in 1939 in front of the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Anonymous. Photograph, 1937. Russian State Film and Photo Archive

The gathering on the coast of Bologna, where Benito Mussolini gave the speech in front of
GIA4766596 The gathering on the coast of Bologna, where Benito Mussolini gave the speech in front of 150, 000 people. Cover of " La Domenica del Corriere" of 14/11/1926

The duce Benito Mussolini on a trip to Libya is greeted by the crowd
XEE4142933 The duce Benito Mussolini on a trip to Libya is greeted by the crowd. Illustration of Achille Beltrame in " La domenica del Corriere" from 28/03/1937

Duce Benito Mussolini, head of the fascist government, who came to see a show at
XEE4142927 Duce Benito Mussolini, head of the fascist government, who came to see a show at the " Teatro Argentina" in Rome, settles in between Italian spectators, who are so close to him

Duke Benito Mussolini reviews the "moschettieri"
XEE4142915 Duke Benito Mussolini reviews the " moschettieri" of the Volunteer Militia for National Security in Rome

Caricature of Stalin from the French journal Fantasio, c. 1930 (colour litho)
CHT191880 Caricature of Stalin from the French journal Fantasio, c.1930 (colour litho) by Barrere, Adrien (1877-1931); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Sulla resigns as Dictator of Rome, 81 BC (engraving)
3647085 Sulla resigns as Dictator of Rome, 81 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sulla resigns as Dictator of Rome, 81 BC)

In the green amphitheater of Piazza di Siena, in Rome, in the presence of the Duce
2778172 In the green amphitheater of Piazza di Siena, in Rome, in the presence of the Duce and one hundred thousand spectators

In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho)
2778142 In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The founder of the Empire (colour litho)
2778505 The founder of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The founder of the Empire)

Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho)
2778284 Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack of the tanks and the infantry)

Mussolini, among manifestations of devotion and gratitude to the peasant Duce, inaugurated... (colour litho)
2778272 Mussolini, among manifestations of devotion and gratitude to the peasant Duce, inaugurated... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolini)

In the lands redeemed by Fascism (colour litho)
2778236 In the lands redeemed by Fascism (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the lands redeemed by Fascism)

The historic day of June 7 (colour litho)
2778161 The historic day of June 7 (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The historic day of June 7)

The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho)
2783952 The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce inaugurates Pomezia)

Army Day in the Empires third annual (colour litho)
2783902 Army Day in the Empires third annual (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Army Day in the Empires third annual)

The Duce who saved the world from war returns to his people (colour litho)
2783837 The Duce who saved the world from war returns to his people (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duce among the People (Colour Litho)
2783663 The Duce among the People (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce among the people)

Revolutionary General Orozco 1913
General Pascual Orozco (1882 - 1915), Mexican muleteer, warlord, and revolutionary, brigadier general in the Mexican revolution against the Diaz dictatorship

Serbian Crown Prince Alexander (1888-1934) photographed upon a arrival to London in 1916. The Prince was the second son of King Peter I whose elder brother Prince George renounced his claim to

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Dictatorship: A Tale of Power and Oppression Throughout history, the world has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous dictators who have left an indelible mark on society. From Napoleon Bonaparte to Francisco Franco, these figures have shaped nations and altered the course of history. However, their reigns were often marred by brutality, suppression, and a disregard for human rights. In World War II, a British poster titled "Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle" warned against careless talk that could aid dictatorships. It served as a reminder that even seemingly innocent conversations could inadvertently support oppressive regimes. One such regime was led by Napoleon Bonaparte in 19th-century France. As both a general and emperor, his rule was marked by military conquests but also highlighted his thirst for power and control. The Barcelona International Exhibition poster from 1929 showcased Spain's attempt to present itself as progressive under dictatorship. However, beneath this facade lay an authoritarian regime that stifled dissenting voices. Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin's alliance during Lenin's final years demonstrated how one dictator can pave the way for another. Their meeting at Lenin's villa in Gorki symbolized the transition from one autocratic leader to another within Russia. Spain experienced its own dark period with Francisco Franco's dictatorship after World War II. The post-war era saw widespread repression as Franco consolidated power through censorship and political persecution. The Valley of the Fallen in Spain stands as a haunting reminder of Franco's legacy – a massive monument built using forced labor where victims of his regime are buried alongside him. This site serves as a chilling testament to the horrors inflicted upon those who opposed dictatorial rule. Lenin’s leadership in Russia ushered in communism but also established an iron grip on society through totalitarianism. His ideology may have promised equality but ultimately resulted in further oppression under Stalin’s rule.