Mussolini's Persecution Of Freemasons - Paperback

by Charles Fama (Author)

""Mussolini's Persecution of Freemasons"" is a historical account of the persecution and suppression of Freemasonry in Italy during the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini. Written by Charles Fama, the book provides a detailed examination of the fascist government's campaign against Freemasonry and its members, who were targeted for their perceived opposition to the regime's authoritarian ideology.The book covers the period from the rise of Mussolini's National Fascist Party in the early 1920s to the end of World War II in 1945. Fama draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including government documents, newspaper articles, and personal testimonies, to provide a comprehensive overview of the persecution of Freemasons in Italy.The book explores the various tactics used by the fascist government to suppress Freemasonry, including propaganda campaigns, arrests and imprisonment, and the confiscation of Masonic property. Fama also examines the role of Freemasonry in Italian society and politics prior to the fascist takeover, as well as the impact of the persecution on the Masonic community and its members.Overall, ""Mussolini's Persecution of Freemasons"" offers a detailed and insightful analysis of a little-known aspect of fascist Italy's history, shedding light on the broader themes of authoritarianism, repression, and resistance in the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.