One day in April, 1926, three years into Benito Mussolini's fascist rule of Italy, he was making a speech to a crowd of supporters in Rome when a woman stepped out of the crowd, produced a pistol ...

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 ...