6/20/2023 0 Comments Roman saluteIl Duce’s use of a Latin nickname was just one of the ways he tried to create a new chapter of Roman history. By calling himself Il Duce, which means “the leader” in Latin, Mussolini was deeply instilling the ties between fascism and the Roman Empire within the Italian people. One of the most widely known ways Mussolini incorporated Latin into fascist propaganda was through his nickname “Il Duce”. Mussolini’s use of the Latin language is one of the main ways he incorporated Roman tradition into propaganda. In this essay, I want to examine how Mussolini used language and imagery reminiscent of the Roman Empire in propaganda and popular communication to grow and cement his power as a leader. ![]() Mussolini used Italy’s glorification and pride of the Roman Empire to his own favor in order to gain power and fascist control of the country. Mussolini used “romanita” to establish the fascist party and I found this very interesting because it showed how political leadership can use a country’s collective memory and identity to its own advantage. Historians and scholars have used the terms “romanita” to describe people who attempt to emulate Roman values or ways of life in the modern age. As we were learning about the rise of fascism and fascist identity in Italy, I noticed that Mussolini often invoked images, phrases, and memories of the Roman empire in order to gain legitimacy and establish his identity as a powerful leader. Through speeches, posters, films, and much more, Mussolini used the tools of propaganda to gain the influence and support of the Italian people. ![]() During Mussolini’s rise to power, he used propaganda to create a precise image and identity for fascism.
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