Machine derived contents note: Preface -- List of abbreviations and Italian terms -- Map of Tuscany -- Introduction -- Part I. The Countryside: 1. Partnership and love -- 2. The appeal of the right -- Part II. The Cities: 3. Big business and Mussolini -- 4. The petty bourgeoisie and the Squads -- Part III. The State: 5. Compromise and collusion -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index