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About the author

 

Emilio Iodice is an award winning author, presidential historian, educator, executive, decorated American diplomat, and professor. He is the author of bestselling, A Kid from Philadelphia, Mario Lanza: The Voice of the Poets, The Commander in Chief, and Liberation among many others.

 
 

Articles and Blog

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Emilio F. Iodice Quotes
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Global book awards: emilio iodice is a finalist
Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders
IssueWire Press Release: First Lady of The World, First Lady of Firsts
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The Italian American Trade writes “Eleanor Roosevelt, the Ambassador of Human Rights who still inspires new generations”
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The secrets of Eleonor Roosevelt's leadership in the new book by Emilio Iodice
The Leadership of Abraham Lincoln: Why It Matters Today
Lessons from History: The Astonishing Rise to Power of Napoleon Bonaparte

For several years, I taught an undergraduate course in leadership. It focused on leaders from ancient to modern times. At the end of each session, I surveyed the students. One question was, “Of all the personalities studied, who would you like to have been?” The vast majority answered, “Napoleon.” Bonaparte represented a stunning ascent to power, resilience, courage, glory, greatness, and supreme command and control.

I was not surprised.

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The Journal of Values-Based Leadership reviews, “The Return of Mussolini: The Rise of Modern Day Tyranny"

Troubling national shifts in policies throughout the world beg retrospection and analysis to determine the proper course of conduct for the future. To do otherwise than wholeheartedly protect both nascent and developed democracies signals irretrievable losses in personal liberties. This is the resounding message of this historical narrative.

Like Adolph Hitler, Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) was a product of World War I and the devastation caused thereby. Grappling with mass unemployment, a shattered economy, and overwhelming budget deficits in Italy, a dominant seat of power was there for the taking by a figure who could control the citizenry, the press, and the military.

Iodice provides the following summary of Mussolini’s ascent to power: The rise of Fascism and Mussolini were predicated upon a concatenation of events which provide parallels to governments in the 21st Century. From the ravages of World War I, Europe had become a fertile breeding ground for the rise of charismatic, jingoistic dictators and Mussolini proved to fit the description. His dominance spawned a cult of personality in Italy, based on the promise of remaking the Roman Empire and therefore, making the country great again. Delusions of grandeur and repressive tactics made him immune from open criticism and political challenge.

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USA TODAY reported that "Liberation," by Emilio Iodice reached its Bestseller List.

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