Title
Fasces symbol of Fascism, in Italy under Benito Mussolini
Caption
Fasces symbol of Fascism, in Italy under Benito Mussolini, was based on an ancient Imperial Roman symbol of power carried by lictors in front of magistrates; a bundle of sticks featuring an axe, indicating the power over life and death.
Info+
World History Archive
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A04_272
License type
Rights managed
Available size
40,1Mb (2,6Mb) / 10,9in x 14,3in / 3264 x 4295 (300dpi)