194. The First Fascist

<p>Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss the 'first' fascist, Gabriele D'Annunzio, with historian Lucy Hughes-Hallett.</p><p><br></p><p>D'Annunzio was a key figure in Italian literature before becoming a political figure later in his life. Although never personally identifying with fascism, his ideas were hugely influential on Mussolini. </p><p><br></p><p>Join <a href="https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/">The Rest Is History Club</a> for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.</p><p><br></p><p>Producer: Dom Johnson</p><p>Exec Producer: Jack Davenport</p><p><br></p><p>*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:</p><p><br></p><p>Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!</p><p><br></p><p>Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: </p><p><br></p><p>@TheRestHistory</p><p><br></p><p>@holland_tom</p><p><br></p><p>@dcsandbrook</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>