These notes act as a summarised form of the entire sub-unit course and also includes highlights for the key categories of 1. Dates, 2. Key figures and 3. Battles to help with identifying useful facts and figures.

A source essay on the popularity of the Abyssinian War () among the Italian people. Useful as an example of how to structure a paper 2 source essay for Edexcel A-level History.

Overview of Option 2G.1 History Edexcel A level

A summary of the events of the collapse of fascism and the restoration of democracy from 1943-6. Includes the Allied invasion of Italy, the Salo Republic, the Italian resistance 1943-5, and post-war Italy.

An assessment of where power lay in Liberal Italy between the elite, institutions, state organisations, and fascist ministers, as well as Mussolini's central role as prime minister.

A table analysing each political group's aims, supporters, leaders and actions during Liberal Italy. Parties include PSI, PPI, Nationalists, PNF and Giolitti.

A summary of the stages of development of fascism, who supported it, and the role of violence in the establishment of Mussolini's power in Italy.

A summary of the events leading up to Mussolini's establishment of a dictatorship. Also includes a timeline of these events and the impacts on the stakeholders involved, such as the king, the economic elite and the church.

A summary of the impacts of WWII on Fascist Italy and how it led to Mussolini's deposal. This is explored through: - Reasons for inadequate preparation for war - Failure of strategy - The home front - Collapse of the PNF

A comparative table of economic policy used in Liberal Italy and Fascist Italy and it respective positive and negative effects.

A summary of the economic policy used in Fascist Italy and its positive and negative impacts. This is explored through the following: - Mussolini’s economic battles/Autarky policies - The Corporate State - The Great Depression 1929-33 - Creating self-sufficiency (autarky) - Stakeholders