The text is a fascist manifesto that advocates for the establishment of a dictatorship in Italy, modeled after Oliver Cromwell's rule in England. It argues that a strong leader is necessary to restore order and stability in society, which has been undermined by liberal democracy and parliamentary politics. The author presents himself as a visionary who can bring about a new era of greatness for Italy, free from the corruption and inefficiency of the existing system.
By Benito Mussolini · First published 1924 · Genre: Political Speech, Historical Commentary, Rhetoric