The Woman Who Shot Mussolini

Autori

• Frances Stonor Saunders

Parametri

• 396 pagine
• 14 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Seconda guerra mondiale
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

(In brossura)