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The narrative centers on Violet Gibson, who attempted to assassinate Mussolini in 1926, believing her actions would be celebrated. Instead, she was dismissed as a "crazy Irish spinster" and forgotten. Frances Stonor Saunders intricately reconstructs Gibson's life, exploring themes of heroism, madness, and the complexities of historical memory. Through a gripping tale filled with suspense and intrigue, the book highlights Gibson's motivations and the broader political climate, ultimately shedding light on a woman who tried to prevent disaster at a significant cost.
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The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Frances Stonor Saunders
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- Pubblicato
- 2011
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- Titolo
- The Woman Who Shot Mussolini
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Frances Stonor Saunders
- Editore
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Pubblicato
- 2011
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 396
- ISBN13
- 9780312681128
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Tema stórico, Storia, Storie vere, Biografie, Storia Militare, Seconda guerra mondiale, XX Secolo, Europa Meridionale, Italia, Letteratura Italiana, Biografie di donne
- Valutazione
- 3,8 su 5
- Descrizione
- The narrative centers on Violet Gibson, who attempted to assassinate Mussolini in 1926, believing her actions would be celebrated. Instead, she was dismissed as a "crazy Irish spinster" and forgotten. Frances Stonor Saunders intricately reconstructs Gibson's life, exploring themes of heroism, madness, and the complexities of historical memory. Through a gripping tale filled with suspense and intrigue, the book highlights Gibson's motivations and the broader political climate, ultimately shedding light on a woman who tried to prevent disaster at a significant cost.