Strongmen
- 320 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
A leading academic exposes the historical and cultural contexts which allow political strongmen to thrive.
Ruth Ben-Ghiat Knihy
Ruth Ben-Ghiat je mezinárodně uznávaná historička, která se zaměřuje na studium diktatur a autoritářských režimů. Její práce zkoumá způsoby, jakými se moc drží, a historické paralely s dnešními politickými trendy. S hlubokým pochopením minulosti nabízí Ben-Ghiat pronikavý pohled na současné politické jevy.
Fascist Modernities
- 327 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
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 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
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.
