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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
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2011
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- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Frances Stonor Saunders
- Uitgever
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2011
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 396
- ISBN13
- 9780312681128
- Reeks
- Tags
- Non-fictie, Historisch thema, Geschiedenis, Waargebeurde verhalen, Biographies, Militaire Geschiedenis, Tweede Wereldoorlog, 20e Eeuw, Zuid-Europa, Italië, Italiaanse literatuur, Biografieën van vrouwen
- Beoordeling
- 3,8 van 5
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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.