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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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- Rok vydání
- 2011
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- Titul
- The Woman Who Shot Mussolini
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Frances Stonor Saunders
- Vydavatel
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Rok vydání
- 2011
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 396
- ISBN13
- 9780312681128
- Kategorie
- Životopisy a myšlenky
- Anotace
- 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.