Violence! by Benito Mussolini (1921)

Name: Violence!
Author: Benito Mussolini

This work is a collection of essays and speeches that outline the fascist ideology of the writer. It emphasizes the importance of violence as a means to achieve power and maintain control. The text argues that individuals must be willing to use force to overcome obstacles and establish order in society. The writer also discusses the role of the state in promoting national unity and suppressing dissent.

By Benito Mussolini · First published 1921 · Genre: Political Philosophy, Political Rhetoric, Historical Analysis · 3,709 words

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I come now to the question of violence. Violence is not immoral. On the contrary it is sometimes moral. We dispute the right of our enemies to bewail our violence, because, compared with that which was committed in the unlucky years of '19 and '20 and with that of the Bolshevists in Russia-where two million people have been executed and another two million still pine in prison-our violence is child's-play. On the other hand violence is decisive, because at the end of July and August, after having made use of it systematically for forty-eight hours, we got results which we should not have obtained in forty-eight years of sermons and propaganda. When, therefore, violence removes a gangrene of this sort, it is morally sacred and necessary.

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Work type: Article
Author: Benito Mussolini
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Political Philosophy, Political Rhetoric, Historical Analysis, Sociopolitical Commentary, Manifesto
Length: 3,709 words
Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Political Philosophy — The text discusses the moral implications of violence and its role in political movements, reflecting on the nature of power and governance.
Political Rhetoric — The work employs persuasive language aimed at rallying support for a political ideology, emphasizing the necessity of violence in achieving political goals.
Historical Analysis — It references historical events and contexts, particularly regarding Italy's political landscape and the aftermath of World War I.
Sociopolitical Commentary — The text critiques contemporary political structures and ideologies, particularly democracy and socialism, while promoting a specific political agenda.