Italy at War (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Abrami, P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 144005388X ISBN 13 : 9781440053887

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Italy at War offers a first‑hand account of a nation on the brink, through a writer’s observant, humorous lens. It contrasts frontline hardship with daily life in a country unsure how to meet the coming conflict, painting a vivid portrait of people, places, and politics during the early years of World War I.

This edition gathers vivid scenes from the Italian home front, the road to mobilization, and the stations of war. It blends travel notes, anecdotes, and reflections to illuminate how Italy confronted war’s strain, amid social changes, censorship, and shifting loyalties. The author writes with warmth for ordinary people, while tracking the larger currents shaping the era.

• Scenes from towns and railway hubs as mobilization begins and daily life recalibrates.


• Profiles of soldiers, civilians, and families navigating shortages, fear, and resilience.


• Insights into politics, media, and public mood during wartime uncertainty.


• A travelogue voice that situates Italy’s experience within a broader European crisis.

Ideal for readers of historical diaries and contemporary travelogues who want a clear, human view of Italy at the start of its war years.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The position and influence of the Papacy afford one of the most interesting topics in Italy to-day, and I have inquired into them with dihgence ;but after careful reflection I have come to the conclusion that the public interest is best served by making no reference whatever to them during the war. Suffice it to say that there are forty clerical deputies in the Chamber, and the Vatican controls two hundred and eighty seats, whose members must take good care not to offend by voting against religious education or any other proposal of great importance to the Clerical Party. I have sought to emphasise a point of view that is general and increasing in I taly: that it is unworthy of great cities and a great nation to depend unduly on tourists who come to gape idly at noble monuments. But I hope that my neglect of paint and masonry may not be construed as ignorance of the fact that Italy has been the mother of the arts, the torch-bearer of civilisation throughout the dark ages, the creator and giver of all the colours and perfumes and joys still left for dreamers souls. The point is that, during and after war, Italy must concern herself more particularly with sober, practical matters, such as trade and commerce and the enemys confusion in every walk of life. Italy saved Europe when she took the civilised side.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 144005388X
• ISBN 13: 9781440053887
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 412
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