2. The Free State of Fiume
Between 1919 and 1924, the Adriatic port city of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) was governed by poet-soldier Gabriele D’Annunzio. He enacted unconventional laws and promoted surreal politics, including the establishment of a corporatist state with nine mandatory corporations representing various sectors of society. D’Annunzio’s bacchanalian government set a precedent for eccentric statesmanship, influencing future political movements.
