Publisher's Synopsis
""Twilight of the Gladiators: Italy and the Italians, 1939-1943"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Frank Heller. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Italy and the Italian people during the period of 1939-1943, specifically during the Fascist regime of Benito Mussolini and the country's involvement in World War II. Heller explores the social, political, and cultural aspects of Italy during this time, highlighting the impact of the Fascist government on the lives of ordinary Italians. The book delves into the country's military campaigns, including the invasion of Ethiopia, the Spanish Civil War, and Italy's entry into World War II alongside Nazi Germany. The author also examines the role of Italian intellectuals during this period, including writers, artists, and filmmakers, and how they responded to the Fascist regime. Additionally, the book provides insight into the lives of Italian Jews and their persecution by the government.Overall, ""Twilight of the Gladiators"" offers a comprehensive understanding of Italy and the Italian people during a tumultuous period in their history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in World War II, Fascist regimes, or Italian history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
