Il Duce and His Women by Roberto Olla
First biography to reveal the insights of Mussolini's private life with a particular focus on his renowned appetite for women, and no scabrous or intimate detail spared. Enriched by first-hand documents and previously unpublished photographs
Intriguing account of Mussolini’s private life* The Sunday Times *
An engrossing book... a fine psychological study. * The Spectator *
The novelty of this book is its bringing together of the facts and the myths through Mussolini's passion for women. * The Independent *
Interspersed with vividly described anecdotes and scenes. * The Erotic Review *
This book offers an entertaining and informative account of [the Mussolini] myth. * The Tablet *
Roberto Olla's book is an illuminating biography... a rich and vivid portrait of Benito Mussolini. * The National *
A spicy tale. As an experienced journalist, Olla writes [Mussolini's] life with pace and zest. * TLS *
In this well-written book [Olla] has produced a vivid and absorbing description of Mussolini, which gets close to the nature of who "Il Duce" was, and curiously who he wasn't. * The Regency Magazine *
Written in a lively manner * The Regency Magazine *
A well-done and timely work. * Booklist *
Olla provides an absorbing account of Mussolini’s self-proclaimed manful potency and ‘animal allure’. -- Ian Thomson * The Guardian *
An engrossing book... a fine psychological study. * The Spectator *
The novelty of this book is its bringing together of the facts and the myths through Mussolini's passion for women. * The Independent *
Interspersed with vividly described anecdotes and scenes. * The Erotic Review *
This book offers an entertaining and informative account of [the Mussolini] myth. * The Tablet *
Roberto Olla's book is an illuminating biography... a rich and vivid portrait of Benito Mussolini. * The National *
A spicy tale. As an experienced journalist, Olla writes [Mussolini's] life with pace and zest. * TLS *
In this well-written book [Olla] has produced a vivid and absorbing description of Mussolini, which gets close to the nature of who "Il Duce" was, and curiously who he wasn't. * The Regency Magazine *
Written in a lively manner * The Regency Magazine *
A well-done and timely work. * Booklist *
Olla provides an absorbing account of Mussolini’s self-proclaimed manful potency and ‘animal allure’. -- Ian Thomson * The Guardian *
Roberto Olla is an award-winning writer and TV journalist. He has produced a number of internationally acclaimed history documentaries, including The Last Godfathers and Emigrants. His other books include More Cherries, Please, Uncle, Combat Film and The Non-Persons: Italians in the Holocaust.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846881831 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846881838 |
| Title | Il Duce and His Women |
| Author | Roberto Olla |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Alma Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-08-16 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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