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Mussolini: Son of the Century omits critical facets of Mussolini's formation as a socialist—a factor essential to understanding his later adoption of fascism. It brushes over his previous connections to socialist movements, dismissing the significant links between socialism and fascism. Numerous historians contend that fascism is, in essence, a radical offshoot of socialism. The series neglects to delve into the ideological debates between Mussolini and other socialists, such as Antonio Gramsci, further minimizing the intricate political discussions that shaped early 20th-century Italy.