Mussolini’s Greek Island Fascism and the Italian Occupation of Syros in World War II

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English | ISBN: 1845116704 | 2009 | 272 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
A powerful and unique study of the realities and long-term impact of occupation, "Mussolini’s Greek Island" reveals the Italian dictator’s imperial vision, the mechanisms of Italian occupation and its tragic consequences. The small island of Syros is a vital entry-point illuminating Italian imperialism – its ethos, fascist connection, pretension and administrative achievements, marred by famine. Here Lecoeur examines the devastating effects of war and occupation on the local community – starvation, corruption and survival – and, drawing on local archives and interviews with survivors, offers new insight into this crucial but little known episode. Enriching our understanding of Mussolini’s hegemonic visions and the mechanisms of occupation, a key issue of our times, this path-breaking book will appeal to scholars of fascism, World War II and military occupation in general.