Interview with John Foot, research director, historian and author of 'Calcio' and his new book 'Blood and Power - The Rise and Fall of Italian Fascism'.

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In this episode of TGU podcast host Frank Risorto speaks with the author of the legendary football book 'Calcio' John Foot to discuss his new book 'Blood and Power - The Rise and Fall of Italian Fascism'.

Frank sits down with John to discuss the process in writing his new book, the comparison between researching and writing his previous books, how Fascism in Italy used sport as a propaganda weapon, Benito Mussolini and Italian fascism, the movements rise to power and its bloody demise, the impact the regional divide played on fascism and the national football team and its players, what fascism did for Calcio and much more.

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Enjoy the conversation and enjoy your Calcio!

You can find John on Twitter at @Footymac

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