Mussolini's Island by John Follain
Offers an account of the battle that showed Hitler's Fortress Europe could be vanquished. This book aims to capture the full horror and glory, the fear and the foul-ups of one of the least known, but most dramatic and controversial battles of World War II.
"* 'It is a rare thing for a work of military history to be so compulsively readable and yet so humaneFollain weaves together stories from all sides of this terrible conflict, from the powerful and the humble, with understated mastery.' - John Dickie, author of COSA NOSTRA * 'Extremely readable. A fascinating collection of eyewitness accounts...A thoroughly recommendable book.' - Scotsman on Sunday * 'We are given fascinating insights into the characters of the two competing Allied generals. Gripping... if you like your history visceral, emotive and first-hand, this is the book for you.' - Saul David, Sunday Telegraph * 'Riveting... it is in the detail that Mussolini's Island really triumphs. The book is full of remarkable stories.' - The Sunday Times"
John Follain is a journalist and writer. His previous books include JACKAL, A DISHONOURED SOCIETY, CONFRONTING FEAR, ZOYA'S STORY and CITY OF SECRETS. He is the Rome correspondent for The Sunday Times, and covers European issues for The Sunday Times Magazine. He is married and lives in Rome.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340833636 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340833637 |
| Title | Mussolini's Island |
| Author | John Follain |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2006-05-08 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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