Religion / idea · movement

Fascism

Also known as Fascist

Fascism is an authoritarian nationalist ideology that arose in Italy after the First World War under Benito Mussolini. Fascist Italy sought to revive Roman imperial glory through expansion, conquering Ethiopia in 1935–1936 and building the short-lived Italian Empire, which collapsed during the Second World War.

Mentioned in 2 profiles

Italian EmpireSocioeconomy, Governance, DeclineKingdom of ItalySocioeconomy, Governance, Impact, Decline

Mentioned in 1 state history

Italian Eritrea

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Fascism. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/fascism
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“Fascism.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/fascism. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Fascism.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/fascism.
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