Mussolini's Greek Island
Fascism and the Italian Occupation of Syros in World War II
Nonfiction, History, Italy, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Sheila Lecoeur | ISBN: | 9780857738295 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing | Publication: | June 19, 2015 |
| Imprint: | I.B. Tauris | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sheila Lecoeur |
| ISBN: | 9780857738295 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publication: | June 19, 2015 |
| Imprint: | I.B. Tauris |
| Language: | English |
A powerful and unique study of the realities and long-term impact of occupation, Mussolini's Greek Island reveals the Italian dictator's imperial vision, the mechanisms of Italian occupation and its tragic consequences. The small island of Syros is a vital entry-point illuminating Italian imperialism - its ethos, fascist connection, pretension and administrative achievements, marred by famine. Here Lecoeur examines the devastating effects of war and occupation on the local community - starvation, corruption and survival - and, drawing on local archives and interviews with survivors, offers new insight into this crucial but little known episode. Enriching our understanding of Mussolini's hegemonic visions and the mechanisms of occupation, a key issue of our times, this path-breaking book will appeal to scholars of fascism, World War II and military occupation in general.
A powerful and unique study of the realities and long-term impact of occupation, Mussolini's Greek Island reveals the Italian dictator's imperial vision, the mechanisms of Italian occupation and its tragic consequences. The small island of Syros is a vital entry-point illuminating Italian imperialism - its ethos, fascist connection, pretension and administrative achievements, marred by famine. Here Lecoeur examines the devastating effects of war and occupation on the local community - starvation, corruption and survival - and, drawing on local archives and interviews with survivors, offers new insight into this crucial but little known episode. Enriching our understanding of Mussolini's hegemonic visions and the mechanisms of occupation, a key issue of our times, this path-breaking book will appeal to scholars of fascism, World War II and military occupation in general.
