'"Duce" is a book of fascinating ambition and timeliness. Williamson weaves together snippets of important historical information into an engaging narrative, with a punchy and incisive style. A nuanced and well written argument.'
- Aristotle Kallis, Professor of Modern History, Keele University, and author of 'Fascist Ideology' and 'The Third Rome',
'Weak or failed, mad or murderous, a dictator who was always right or always wrong--the debate on Italy's Fascist leader continues. Williamson examines both Mussolini's decision-making processes and his decisions. All those interested in the Italian dictatorship will benefit from his work.'
- Richard Bosworth, Emeritus Fellow, University of Oxford, and author of 'Mussolini and the Eclipse of Italian Fascism',
'A well-informed and highly up-to-date analysis of one of Europe's more controversial dictatorships. "Duce" probes all aspects of the long-lasting regime, asks the right questions and comes up with considered and convincing answers. An excellent and very readable study.'
- Paul Corner, Professor of European History, University of Siena, and author of 'Mussolini in Myth and Memory',