Detailed examination of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's war against the African country of Abyssinia (now Ethiopia). Educational resource assembled by the British National Archives' Learning Curve project.

Detailed biographical article from the Grolier Online Encyclopedia.

Short account of his early life and rise to power.

Hundreds of Italian skinheads and rightwing sympathisers are attempting to rehabilitate the legacy of Benito Mussolini, after decades of silence on Italy's fascist leader. Crossing Continents visits the birthplace and final resting place of Il Duce. Kate Goldberg writes for BBC News Online.

Overview from the BBC on the history of Mussolini and his dictatorship aimed at school students.

Well-presented but brief account of the rise and fall of Il Duce.

Collection of Mussolini pictures, including a some shots of his execution taken by the webmaster's grandfather. Site also has a discussion forum.

Offers a speech delivered by Mussolini to the Blackshirts in Rome, Italy, February 23, 1941.