Balcony Empire: Fascist Italy At War - Paperback

by Reynolds and Eleanor Packard (Author)

Balcony Empire: Fascist Italy At War is a historical book written by Reynolds Packard and Eleanor Packard. The book explores the history of Italy during World War II, specifically the fascist regime led by Benito Mussolini. The authors delve into the political, social, and economic factors that led to Italy's alliance with Nazi Germany and its eventual downfall. The book also examines the impact of the war on the Italian people, including the devastating effects of bombing campaigns and the rise of partisan movements. The title ""Balcony Empire"" refers to Mussolini's grand vision of Italy as a great power, with the Mediterranean serving as its balcony. The book is well-researched, drawing on a variety of primary sources including government documents, personal accounts, and newspaper articles. Overall, Balcony Empire provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the complex history of Fascist Italy during World War II.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.