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The Woman Who Shot Mussolini

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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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2011
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Titul
The Woman Who Shot Mussolini
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2011
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
396
ISBN13
9780312681128
Série
Hodnotenie
3,8 z 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.