1914-1945

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Mussolini's Italy

life under the dictatorship, 1915-1945
2006
A history of the fascist government of Benito Mussolini describing its violence and how it served as a model for other twentieth-century dictatorships including that of Germany's Adolf Hitler.

Benito Mussolini

1988
A biography of the founder of fascism, who ruled Italy for almost twenty-one years, hoping to build a great empire but leaving it a shambles.

Canadian independence

2011
"A history of the struggle for independence in Canada, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

Crisis at home and abroad

the Great Depression, World War II, and beyond, 1929-1959
2006
Describes the effects of the Great Depression, World War Two, and the Cold War on the economy and politics of Canada between 1929 and 1959.

Italy at war

1982
Profusely illustrated text documents World War II as seen by Mussolini and his armed forces.

Mussolini's march on Rome, October 30, 1922

a dictator in the making achieves political power in Italy
1975
Traces Mussolini's life and the events leading up to his rise to power in Italy during the 1920's.

Benito Mussolini

2006
Tells the life story of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, describing his childhood in northern Italy, early exposure to politics, creation of the Fascist Party and rise to power in the 1920s, repressive regime, relationship with Adolf Hitler, and actions during World War II.

Italian fascism

its origins & development
2000
Describes the Fascist regime in Italy from 1870 through 1945, and examines its historical background, rise, and fall.

Anne of the island

1994
Continues the adventures of Anne Shirley and her friends at college.

War of the eagles

1998
Jed, living with his mother in Canada while his English father serves as a fighter pilot during World War II, takes pride in his mixed heritage and his country, but his loyalties are tested when his best friend, Tadashi, a Japanese boy, is declared an enemy alien.

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