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The History of Fascism: Season 1

1x02 The elections of 1924, the murder of Matteotti and The Aventine (1923-1924)

  • 2007-05-01T00:00:00Z
  • 45m
  • Documentary
The March on Rome marks the advent of the fascist era. Italy changes under the influence of Mussolini and is shrouded by fermenting violence and fear. After the election of Mussolini as prime minister, the country is shaken by the June 1924 murder of the socialist deputy Giacomo Matteotti. It is the beginning of the end for democracy.
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