As we have Regained the Mastery of the Air, we d
This work presents a collection of speeches and writings that highlight the fascist regime's emphasis on maritime power and its perceived threat to Italian national interests. The text argues for the importance of naval supremacy in maintaining Italy's position as a major world power, while also criticizing the country's historical reliance on the sea for trade and commerce.
By Benito Mussolini · First published 1923 · Genre: Political Speech, Historical, Rhetoric · 743 words
First lines
Speech delivered at Florence from the balcony of the Palazzo Vecchio, on 19th June 1923.
Black shirts of Florence and Tuscany! Fascisti! People! Where shall I find the necessary words to express the fullness of my feelings at this moment? My words cannot but be inadequate for the purpose. Your solemn, enthusiastic welcome stirs me to the depths of my heart. But it is certain that it is not only to me that you pay this extraordinary honour, but also, I think, to the idea of which I have been the inflexible protagonist.
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Genres
- Political Speech — The work is a speech that addresses political themes, specifically the ideology and goals of Fascism.
- Historical — It reflects historical context and events related to Italy's political landscape in the early 20th century.
- Rhetoric — The speech employs rhetorical devices to persuade and mobilize the audience.
- Nationalism — It expresses themes of national pride and the aspiration for Italy's expansion and unity.
Tags
Fascist Ideology · Italian Politics · Maritime Power · Nationalism · Imperialism · Militarism · Expansionism · Colonialism · Rhetoric · Propaganda · Authoritarianism · Totalitarianism
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- Work type: Article
- Author: Benito Mussolini
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Speech, Historical, Rhetoric, Nationalism, Propaganda
- Length: 743 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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