{"title":"Series: Toronto Italian Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToronto Italian Studies\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers a rich exploration of ideas spanning \u003cem\u003ephilosophy, history, and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting the depth and diversity of Italian thought. Readers can expect insightful works that challenge perspectives and illuminate complex themes with clarity and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection also encompasses subjects as varied as finance, technology, and travel, demonstrating a commitment to multidisciplinary scholarship. Whether delving into economic theory or creative storytelling, the series invites an engaged and thoughtful readership.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mussolini-architect-by-paolo-nicoloso-9781442631045","title":"Mussolini, Architect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the fascist years in Italy, architecture and politics enjoyed a close alliance. Benito Mussolini used architecture to educate the masses, exploiting its symbolic prowess as a powerful tool for achieving political consensus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMussolini, Architect\u003c\/i\u003e examines Mussolini in Italy from 1922 to 1943 and expands the traditional interpretations of fascism, advancing the claim that Mussolini devised and implemented architecture as a tool capable of determining public behaviour and influencing opinion. Paolo Nicoloso challenges the assertion that Mussolini was of minimal influence on Italian architecture and argues that in fact the fascist leader played a strong role in encouraging civic architectural development in order to reflect the totalitarian values of the period. Drawing on archival documents, Nicoloso lists the architects who gave Mussolini ideas and describes the times when the dictator himself sometimes picked up a pencil and suggested changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining the political, social, and architectural history of the fascist period, \u003ci\u003eMussolini, Architect\u003c\/i\u003e gives careful attention to the final years of fascist rule in order to demonstrate the extent to which Mussolini was intent on shaping Italy and its citizens through architectural projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607128457452,"sku":"9781442631045","price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5a5c15b6dd29c58a0976cf675c45b901.jpg?v=1778190986"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-toronto-italian-studies.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}