Fascist Collection (#7)

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian Fascist dictator. Rome 1925

Italian fascist poster celebrating the XIII Tripoli Fair. Italy colonised Libya in a period of colonial expansiion during the 1930 s

Fascist Italy during the 1920s and 1930s saw many large scale construction endeavours including highways and roads. Entrance to the Motorway Autostrada at Milan Circa 1929

Italian School book containing Fascist rules and guidelines Circa 1930

Benito Mussolini, (29 July 1883 - 28 April 1945)Italian politician who led the National Fascist Party Prime Minister of Italy in 1922 and began using the title Il Duce by 1925

Cover of an Italian school book containing Fascist guidelines c1935. From 1919 all secondary school teachers had to take an oath of loyalty to the National Fascist Party (PNF)

The March on Rome, a coup d etat by which Mussolinis National Fascist Party (Partito Nazionale Fascista, or PNF) came to power in the Kingdom of Italy

Genearl Franco and other heroes of the Spanish Civil War
Genearl Franco and other heroes of the fascist uprising in Spain. 1936. " Glorious heroes of the great crusade saving Spain" 1936

Police and anti-fascist demonstrators, Central London
Street scene in Central London, showing police (some on foot, some on horseback) with a crowd of anti-fascist demonstrators. The event appears to be fairly peaceful. Date: late 1970s

Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) under Italian occupation
A street in Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) with flags draped on the buildings, and portraits of the King, Gabriele D Annunzio and two generals, under Italian nationalist occupation. Date: 1919

CARTOON: GERMAN AIR POWER. New Ruler of the World: American cartoon by D. R
CARTOON: GERMAN AIR POWER. New Ruler of the World: American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1938, on the new superiority of Germanys air power, which it proved in the Spanish Civil War

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"Fascist: Unveiling the Dark Shadows of History" In the early 20th century, amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and ideological clashes, fascist movements emerged across Europe. Metropolitan Police officers stood guard during tense moments like the Battle of Cable Street, where anti-fascist protesters clashed with Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists. Across borders, the Spanish Civil War became a battleground between democracy and fascism. The rallying cry "Viva España. " echoed through streets as propaganda posters adorned walls, depicting heroic fighters defending their land. Meanwhile, Albania's capital Tirana boasted Skanderbeg square with buildings proudly displaying Italian Fascist style architecture. The Cable Street demonstration in 1936 saw thousands united against fascism in London's East End. Among those opposing this ideology were Diana and Nancy Mitford - sisters who would later find themselves entangled in its allure. Gabriele d'Annunzio's audacious rule over Fiume (now Rijeka) showcased how charismatic leaders could captivate masses under their spell. Even sports became a platform for fascist ideals to be showcased on an international stage. The Italian national football team represented Mussolini's regime at the Berlin Olympics in 1936, using sport as a tool for propaganda and projecting an image of strength and unity. Yet it was not just adults who fell prey to these ideologies; young people from fascist Italy were indoctrinated into believing in its principles through colorful lithographs that romanticized their cause. Architecture also played a role in promoting fascist aesthetics; Ponte della Libertà (Bridge of Liberty) spanning Venice served as a symbol of Mussolini’s grand vision for Italy. However, not all embraced this dark chapter willingly. Unity Mitford arrived wrapped in blankets on Folkestone quayside after being infatuated by Nazi Germany but soon realized the horrors she had aligned herself with. Sir Oswald Mosley himself was immortalized on canvas in 1925, his charismatic presence captured for posterity.