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        The Dictator's Playbook
            Ep 3: Benito Mussolini | Prologue
See why Benito Mussolini was considered a pioneer among 20th century dictators. From undermining judges to indoctrinating children, he forged key tactics for seizing power. He also created fascism, an ideology that would plunge Europe into darkness.
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            Meet the man who created fascism, an ideology that plunged most of Europe into darkness.
        
        
     
    
                            
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