Introduction: setting the scene for the Futurist political engagement: Italy between unification and Mussolini's regime. -- I : Marinetti's ideological development and early political influences. -- II : Futurist politics from 1910-1917 and their influence on the radical left. -- III : Futurism and the babatants' movement, 1917-1920. -- IV : Rapprochement with the Left, 1920-1924. -- V : Accommodation with the Fascist Regime. -- VI : Futurist resistance against the Fascist Regime: three case studies.

1. Fascism and culture -- Italy -- History
2. Fascism -- Italy -- History
3. Futurism -- Italy -- History
4. Italy -- Politics and government -- 1914-1945
5. Italy -- Politics and government -- 1870-1915