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The aim is to examine the transformation of Italian primary school history textbooks from a focus on quality to ideological indoctrination under the Fascist regime.

January 18, 2026History of Education Review

From quality to ideology: Italian governmental policies on primary school history textbooks (1923–1928) and the international debate on cosmopolitan history teaching

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BPBeatrice PartoucheRoma Tre University

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This article analyzes Italian governmental history textbook policies (1923-1928), indicating a shift to ideological indoctrination.

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The aim is to examine the transformation of Italian primary school history textbooks from a focus on quality to ideological indoctrination under the Fascist regime.
Historical analysis of primary sources including governmental decrees and textbook commission reports.
Examination of Italy's participation in international educational forums like the League of Nations and Carnegie Endowment.
Comparison of Italian educational policies with international initiatives regarding history teaching.
Early Fascist reforms prioritized pedagogical quality before shifting to propagate nationalism and ideology.
Italy moved away from internationalist ideals, demonstrating ideological conformity in state textbook mandates.
Critical reports revealed conflicts between Italian education practices and international calls for cosmopolitan history.

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Beatrice Partouche (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c7791eb60fb80d1395bf8 https://doi.org/10.1108/her-07-2025-0025

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