<p>Mussolini consolidates his control of Italy, using a combination of intimidation, violence and occasional compromise to establish an authoritarian regime. He introduces a number of projects to boost Italy, including strengthing the currency, agricultural refor, after-work clubs and family planning, with mixed results. He also embarked on an expansionist foreign policy.</p><p>Picture: Mussolini with the fascist youth</p><p>Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese</p><br><p>www.historyeurope.net</p><p>www.patreon.com/c/historyeurope</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>