M: Son of the Century
by Antonio Scurati
"A Novel"
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M: Son of the Century by Antonio Scurati
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Commanders
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Published Date:
2025
ISBN13:
9780062956125
Summary
M Son of the Century is a historical novel that chronicles the rise of Benito Mussolini and Italian Fascism from 1919 to 1925. Through a blend of historical documents and fictionalized narrative, Scurati portrays Mussolini's transformation from a socialist journalist to Italy's dictator. The novel examines the political violence, manipulation, and opportunism that enabled Fascism's ascent, culminating in Mussolini's consolidation of power. Winner of Italy's prestigious Strega Prize, it offers an immersive look at how authoritarianism took root in post World War I Italy through the perspective of its most infamous leader.
