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Dictatorship: A Tale of Power and Oppression Throughout history

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Mussolinis trip to Libya. Duce reviews the Italian fleet. 1926. Colorful photography

Mussolinis trip to Libya. Duce reviews the Italian fleet. 1926. Colorful photography
GIA4734621 Mussolinis trip to Libya. Duce reviews the Italian fleet. 1926. Colorful photography. by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolinis trip to Libya)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Title pages of italian newspapers after Mussolini March on Rome on October 28th 1922

Title pages of italian newspapers after Mussolini March on Rome on October 28th 1922
LRI4644397 Title pages of italian newspapers after Mussolini March on Rome on October 28th 1922 by Anonymous; Civico Museo d Arte Contemporanea, Milan

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Mussolini announces to the Italian people the imminent constitution of the Empire

Mussolini announces to the Italian people the imminent constitution of the Empire
GIA4697724 Mussolini announces to the Italian people the imminent constitution of the Empire. Drawing by A. Beltrame for the cover of " la Domenica del Corriere", 13/10/1935

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Seventy-thousand Fascist Women Gathered in Rome (Colour Litho)

Seventy-thousand Fascist Women Gathered in Rome (Colour Litho)
2783908 Seventy-thousand Fascist Women Gathered in Rome (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seventy thousand fascist women gathered in Rome)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The Emperor King and the Founder of the Empire (colour litho)

The Emperor King and the Founder of the Empire (colour litho)
2783694 The Emperor King and the Founder of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor King and the Founder of the Empire)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The Duces triumphal journey to Libya (colour litho)

The Duces triumphal journey to Libya (colour litho)
2783681 The Duces triumphal journey to Libya (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duces triumphant journey to Libya)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Work is underway around the new large bridge over the Lagoon that, next to the ancient viaduct

Work is underway around the new large bridge over the Lagoon that, next to the ancient viaduct... (colour litho)
2783647 Work is underway around the new large bridge over the Lagoon that, next to the ancient viaduct... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Mussolinis triumphant arrival in Turin (colour litho)

Mussolinis triumphant arrival in Turin (colour litho)
2783641 Mussolinis triumphant arrival in Turin (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolinis triumphant arrival in Turin)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The Dopolavoro cycling relay teams gathered in Rome acclaim to the Duce, who from the balcony

The Dopolavoro cycling relay teams gathered in Rome acclaim to the Duce, who from the balcony... (colour litho)
2783609 The Dopolavoro cycling relay teams gathered in Rome acclaim to the Duce, who from the balcony... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Exultant multitudes around the Warlord (colour litho)

Exultant multitudes around the Warlord (colour litho)
2778509 Exultant multitudes around the Warlord (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exultant multitudes around the Leader)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The return to the homeland of the glorious Black Shirts of the Mountain Group (colour litho)

The return to the homeland of the glorious Black Shirts of the Mountain Group (colour litho)
2778503 The return to the homeland of the glorious Black Shirts of the Mountain Group (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The great maneuvers (colour litho)

The great maneuvers (colour litho)
2778388 The great maneuvers (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The big maneuvers. The Brenner Division machine gunners parade in front of the Duce)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The Speech to the Infantrymen of the Sabauda, in Cagliari (Colour Litho)

The Speech to the Infantrymen of the Sabauda, in Cagliari (Colour Litho)
2778366 The Speech to the Infantrymen of the Sabauda, in Cagliari (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Address to the Infantrymen of the Savoy)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The Duce vibrates the first strike of a pickaxe to clear the area destined for the Mole Littoria

The Duce vibrates the first strike of a pickaxe to clear the area destined for the Mole Littoria that... (colour litho)
2778334 The Duce vibrates the first strike of a pickaxe to clear the area destined for the Mole Littoria that... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDictatorship Collection: On the anniversary of the birthday of Vittorio Emanuele III, the Duce reviewed the Armed Forces of

On the anniversary of the birthday of Vittorio Emanuele III, the Duce reviewed the Armed Forces of Rome (colour litho)
2778307 On the anniversary of the birthday of Vittorio Emanuele III, the Duce reviewed the Armed Forces of Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The Duce among the soldiers of Italy (colour litho)

The Duce among the soldiers of Italy (colour litho)
2778183 The Duce among the soldiers of Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce among the soldiers of Italy)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Say hello to Littorias first grain! the Duce shouted to those who accompanied her, days are

Say hello to Littorias first grain! the Duce shouted to those who accompanied her, days are... (colour litho)
2778179 Say hello to Littorias first grain! the Duce shouted to those who accompanied her, days are... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Among the great public works wanted by the Duce and the Genoa-Milan-Turin campaign (colour litho)

Among the great public works wanted by the Duce and the Genoa-Milan-Turin campaign (colour litho)
2778135 Among the great public works wanted by the Duce and the Genoa-Milan-Turin campaign (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The solemn inauguration, present by the Duce, of the new judicial year at the Court of Cassation

The solemn inauguration, present by the Duce, of the new judicial year at the Court of Cassation
2778121 The solemn inauguration, present by the Duce, of the new judicial year at the Court of Cassation, in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDictatorship Collection: A unique ceremony took place in Lucca for the visit of Benito Mussolini (colour litho)

A unique ceremony took place in Lucca for the visit of Benito Mussolini (colour litho)
2777949 A unique ceremony took place in Lucca for the visit of Benito Mussolini (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Le fascism - Cover du livre de Mussolini, edition Denoel et Steele, 1933, Paris (Fascism

Le fascism - Cover du livre de Mussolini, edition Denoel et Steele, 1933, Paris (Fascism
LSE4317894 Le fascism - Cover du livre de Mussolini, edition Denoel et Steele, 1933, Paris (Fascism, cover of the book by Mussolini, published by Denoel and Steele)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Benito Mussolini delivering his speech at the Teatro Reale of the opera in Rome before

Benito Mussolini delivering his speech at the Teatro Reale of the opera in Rome before
XEE4412643 Benito Mussolini delivering his speech at the Teatro Reale of the opera in Rome before the leaders of the regime

Background imageDictatorship Collection: 1935 I mitraglieri della Divisione Brennero sfilano davanti al Duce - DOMENICA DEL

1935 I mitraglieri della Divisione Brennero sfilano davanti al Duce - DOMENICA DEL
XEE4156401 1935 I mitraglieri della Divisione Brennero sfilano davanti al Duce - DOMENICA DEL CORRIERE - military manoeuvre

Background imageDictatorship Collection: MUSSOLINI, Benito (1883-1945). Italian fascist politician

MUSSOLINI, Benito (1883-1945). Italian fascist politician
CUL4892147 MUSSOLINI, Benito (1883-1945). Italian fascist politician, Italys duce (leader) (1925-1943). Mussolini announcing the alliance reached between the four Western powers to the Senate

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Mussolini: 'The Founder of the Empire'- in '

Mussolini: "The Founder of the Empire"- in "
GIA4817757 Mussolini: " The Founder of the Empire" - in " La Domenica del Corriere", November 1, 1936

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Mussolini reviews the military troops during his triumphant visit to Tripoli. Libya. Ill

Mussolini reviews the military troops during his triumphant visit to Tripoli. Libya. Ill
GIA4751837 Mussolini reviews the military troops during his triumphant visit to Tripoli. Libya. Ill. of A. Beltrame. La Domenica del Corriere. 25/04/1926

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Rome, Foro italico. The alley of glory. Each stone bears an inscription reminding a

Rome, Foro italico. The alley of glory. Each stone bears an inscription reminding a
GIA4738558 Rome, Foro italico. The alley of glory. Each stone bears an inscription reminding a victory. by Roman; Il Foro Italico, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Foro italico. The alley of glory)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Walk on Rome, Mussolini and black shirts in 1922

Walk on Rome, Mussolini and black shirts in 1922
GIA4695299 Walk on Rome, Mussolini and black shirts in 1922. by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walk on Rome)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Mussolini has the March on Rome. 1922. Hand-coloured photo 1923. (Marcia su Roma)

Mussolini has the March on Rome. 1922. Hand-coloured photo 1923. (Marcia su Roma)
GIA4697455 Mussolini has the March on Rome. 1922. Hand-coloured photo 1923. (Marcia su Roma) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolini has the March on Rome)

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire

Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire
ICA4928058 Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire, 23/12/22 - Noel Noel - President of the Republic - Poincare Raymond, Mussolini Benito, Tamer by Leandre

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Master of Puppets

Master of Puppets
Nermin Smajić

Background imageDictatorship Collection: A wooden statue of a Native American

A wooden statue of a Native American
abuse, build, carved, chain, conquering, control, craft, cruelty, day, dictatorship, domination, human likeness, indian, injustice, interest, native american, nobody, oppression, outdoor, padlock

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Sylla, (c138 BC-78 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sylla, (c138 BC-78 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sylla, (c138 BC-78 BC), 1830. Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (c138 BC-78 BC), known commonly as Sulla, Roman general and statesman, held office of consul twice and revived the dictatorship

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Caesar Addressing the Malcontent Legions in the Campus Martius, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Caesar Addressing the Malcontent Legions in the Campus Martius, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Caesar Addressing the Malcontent Legions in the Campus Martius, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Background imageDictatorship Collection: King Alphonse XIII with General Primo de Rivera the day of the establishment of the

King Alphonse XIII with General Primo de Rivera the day of the establishment of the Military Board, 1923, besides them, Caralcanti, Mayandin, Berenguer, Saro, Daban, Ruiz del Portal, Navarro

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Cincinnatus chosen Dictator, 1852. Artist: John Leech

Cincinnatus chosen Dictator, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Cincinnatus chosen Dictator, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Consulate, 1882-1884

Consulate, 1882-1884. On 9 November 1799, which was 18 Brumaire, Year VIII under the French Republican Calendar, General Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the government of the Directory

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Bonus of the Revolution, (19th century), 1920s

Bonus of the Revolution, (19th century), 1920s
Bonus of the revolution.The revolutionary junta of New York issued the so-called revolutionary bonds that earned an interest of ten percent, signed by Gaspar Betancourt as President

Background imageDictatorship Collection: The victory of socialism in the USSR is guaranteed, poster, 1932. Artist: Gustav Klutsis

The victory of socialism in the USSR is guaranteed, poster, 1932. Artist: Gustav Klutsis
The victory of socialism in the USSR is guaranteed, poster, 1932. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageDictatorship Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul of France, 1803-1804. Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul of France, 1803-1804. Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul of France, 1803-1804. Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army




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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.