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Both Mussolini’s and Hitler’s rise to power followed the rules of democracy

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There are clear parallels between the erosion of democracy currently being witnessed today and the disastrous takeover of power by the Fascists and the N***s in the 1930s, observes historian at the University of Oslo.
Photo of Mussolini giving a speach
Populism was one of the hallmarks of Italian fascism. Here we see Benito Mussolini address the crowds in Milan in 1930.
Photo: Bundesarchiv/Wikimedia commons.
Economic uncertainty, migration, ethnic nationalism and the narrative of a strong leader. These are all key words that might describe several European countries today, but which also define the interwar years – a period during which democratic countries took an authoritarian turn which eventually ended in war.

“Obviously all periods and events are different. But much is based on fixed patterns connected to the nature of mankind. This has not changed much over the centuries.”

These are the words of Elisabetta Cassina Wolff, a historian at the University of Oslo, who elaborates:

“We are guided by the same emotions such as ambition, fear, vengeance or our need for safety. That’s why history is so vital to understanding the present – because it's about people.”

This person started this piece of work in class this morning and then he came for a 1:1 lesson with me, where we continued with his piece of writing. The difference is that he had a little additional support and we focussed on micro shapes in his handwriting. We created top tips for writing, to help him remember strategies before he began each sentence. I have watched this child work SO HARD and now he is beginning to reap the rewards. What a superstar!

We have so much to learn from people who are gifted with dyslexia. It is believed that between 10 and 15% of the population have dyslexia or other co-occurring difficulties and up to 80% of children leave school without a diagnosis.