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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
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- Année de publication
- 2011
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- Titre
- The Woman Who Shot Mussolini
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Frances Stonor Saunders
- Éditeur
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Publié
- 2011
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 396
- ISBN13
- 9780312681128
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Thème historique, Histoire, Histoires vraies, Biographies, Histoire militaire, Seconde Guerre mondiale, 20e siècle, Europe du Sud, Italie, Littérature italienne, Biographies de femmes
- Évaluation
- 3,8 sur 5
- Description
- 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.