Mussolini's rise to power (How did he take over Italy?)

Benito Mussolini began his political career as a socialist. Over time, he modified his views creating fascism. The fascist party differed from socialism in its embrace of nationalism. The government feared Mussolini’s rivals and underestimated the future dictator. Eventually, Mussolini legally assumed power through a coup that led to his dictatorship and fascist victory in Italy.

Principal ideas behind Fascism

A political regime, usually totalitarian, ideologically based on centralized