Strongmen
- 320 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
A leading academic exposes the historical and cultural contexts which allow political strongmen to thrive.
Ruth Ben-Ghiat Bücher
Ruth Ben-Ghiat ist eine international gefeierte Historikerin, die sich auf die Untersuchung von Diktaturen und autoritären Regimen spezialisiert hat. Ihre Arbeit untersucht die Mechanismen der Machterhaltung und zieht historische Parallelen zu aktuellen politischen Trends. Mit einem tiefen Verständnis der Vergangenheit bietet Ben-Ghiat aufschlussreiche Kommentare zu gegenwärtigen politischen Phänomenen.
Fascist Modernities
- 327 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
This cultural history of Mussolini's dictatorship discusses the meanings of modernity in interwar Italy. The work argues that fascism appealed to many Italian intellectuals as a new model of modernity that would resolve the European crisis as well as long-standing problems of the national past.
Italian Fascism's Empire Cinema
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Focusing on the intersection of empire, war, and cinema, this gripping account delves into the roles of Italian and international film during periods of dictatorship. It highlights the significant yet often overlooked contributions of filmmakers and their works, providing a compelling narrative that intertwines historical context with the evolution of film as a medium under oppressive regimes. The exploration reveals how cinema reflects and shapes societal dynamics in tumultuous times.
