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Italian soldier in North Africa 1941–43

by Piero Crociani, Pier Paolo Battistelli ...

Series Book 169 - Warrior
Despite the attention paid to the Afrikakorps over the years, it was the numerically far superior forces of the Italian Army that held the line and formed the bulk of the fighting power available to the Axis powers during the War in the Desert from 1941 through to 1943. Their performance has been unfairly criticised over the years – the best units of the Italian Army were equal to those of the ... Read more

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Despite the attention paid to the Afrikakorps over the years, it was the numerically far superior forces of the Italian Army that held the line and formed the bulk of the fighting power available to the Axis powers during the War in the Desert from 1941 through to 1943. Their performance has been unfairly criticised over the years – the best units of the Italian Army were equal to those of the
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Ancient Egypt

by Arthur Gilman ...

In shape Egypt is like a lily with a crooked stem. A broad blossom terminates it at its upper end; a button of a bud projects from the stalk a little below the blossom, on the left-hand side. The broad blossom is the Delta, extending from Aboosir to Tineh, a direct distance of a hundred and eighty miles, which the projection of the coast-the graceful swell of the petals-enlarges to two hundred and ... Read more

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In shape Egypt is like a lily with a crooked stem. A broad blossom terminates it at its upper end; a button of a bud projects from the stalk a little below the blossom, on the left-hand side. The broad blossom is the Delta, extending from Aboosir to Tineh, a direct distance of a hundred and eighty miles, which the projection of the coast-the graceful swell of the petals-enlarges to two hundred and
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The City of Falling Angels

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**A #1 New York Times Bestseller!"Funny, insightful, illuminating . . ." —The Boston Globe**Twelve years ago, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil exploded into a monumental success, residing a record-breaking four years on the New York Times bestseller list (longer than any work of fiction or nonfiction had before) and turning John Berendt into a household name. The City of Falling Angels is ... Read more

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**A #1 New York Times Bestseller!"Funny, insightful, illuminating . . ." —The Boston Globe**Twelve years ago, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil exploded into a monumental success, residing a record-breaking four years on the New York Times bestseller list (longer than any work of fiction or nonfiction had before) and turning John Berendt into a household name. The City of Falling Angels is
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Girl by Sea

Love, life and food on an Italian island

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The conclusion to Penelope Green's bestselling trilogy about her life in Italy that includes When in Rome and See Naples and DieFrom her rooftop terrace, Penelope looks out across the sparkling waters of the Bay of Naples, and into a garden of lemon trees and magnolias. Has her Italian dream come true?Imagine catching a ferry home and stepping onto a waterfront lined with multicoloured buildings, ... Read more

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The conclusion to Penelope Green's bestselling trilogy about her life in Italy that includes When in Rome and See Naples and DieFrom her rooftop terrace, Penelope looks out across the sparkling waters of the Bay of Naples, and into a garden of lemon trees and magnolias. Has her Italian dream come true?Imagine catching a ferry home and stepping onto a waterfront lined with multicoloured buildings,
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The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini

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“The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini” is the fascinating memoir of one of history’s most talented and memorable figures. Benvenuto Cellini was born in Florence, Italy in 1500 and was a gifted goldsmith, artist, and sculptor who created some of Italy’s most enduring works of art, such as “Perseus with the Head of Medusa”. He is also remembered for his entertaining and scandalous autobiography, ... Read more

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“The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini” is the fascinating memoir of one of history’s most talented and memorable figures. Benvenuto Cellini was born in Florence, Italy in 1500 and was a gifted goldsmith, artist, and sculptor who created some of Italy’s most enduring works of art, such as “Perseus with the Head of Medusa”. He is also remembered for his entertaining and scandalous autobiography,
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Strategy Six Pack 5 (Illustrated)

A Treatise on Tactics, The English Civil War, Genghis Khan, The Boer War, Morgan's Raid and More

by Elbert Hubbard ...

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.”― Sun Tzu, The Art of WarStrategy Six Pack 5 presents a smart sextet of tactical texts:A Treatise on Tactics by Francis J. LippittA Tale of the English Civil War by G. A. HentyGenghis Khan by Jacob AbbottThe Boer War by Arthur Conan DoyleMorgan's Raid by Basil W. Duke, Orlando B. Willcox & Thomas H. HinesGaribaldi by Elbert HubbardFrancis J. ... Read more

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“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.”― Sun Tzu, The Art of WarStrategy Six Pack 5 presents a smart sextet of tactical texts:A Treatise on Tactics by Francis J. LippittA Tale of the English Civil War by G. A. HentyGenghis Khan by Jacob AbbottThe Boer War by Arthur Conan DoyleMorgan's Raid by Basil W. Duke, Orlando B. Willcox & Thomas H. HinesGaribaldi by Elbert HubbardFrancis J.
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Legends of the Renaissance: The Life and Legacy of Rodrigo Borgia

by Charles River Editors ...

*Discusses the rumors and controversies surrounding Rodrigo and the Borgia family, including allegations of corruption, incest, and murder. *Includes pictures of Rodrigo and important people and places in his life.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. Alexander never did what he said.Cesare never said what he did. Italian ProverbA lot of ink has been spilled ... Read more

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*Discusses the rumors and controversies surrounding Rodrigo and the Borgia family, including allegations of corruption, incest, and murder. *Includes pictures of Rodrigo and important people and places in his life.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. Alexander never did what he said.Cesare never said what he did. Italian ProverbA lot of ink has been spilled
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The Origins of the Libyan Nation

Colonial Legacy, Exile and the Emergence of a New Nation-State

by Anna Baldinetti ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern History
Libya is a typical example of a colonial or external creation. This book addresses the emergence and construction of nation and nationalism, particularly among Libyan exiles in the Mediterranean region. It charts the rise of nationalism from the colonial era and shows how it developed through an external Libyan diaspora and the influence of Arab nationalism.From 1911, following the Italian ... Read more

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Libya is a typical example of a colonial or external creation. This book addresses the emergence and construction of nation and nationalism, particularly among Libyan exiles in the Mediterranean region. It charts the rise of nationalism from the colonial era and shows how it developed through an external Libyan diaspora and the influence of Arab nationalism.From 1911, following the Italian
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Claretta

Mussolini's Last Lover

by R. J. B. Bosworth ...

A master historian illuminates the tumultuous relationship of Il Duce and his young lover Claretta, whose extraordinarily intimate diaries only recently have become availableFew deaths are as gruesome and infamous as those of Benito Mussolini, Italy’s fascist dictator, and Claretta (or Clara) Petacci, his much-younger lover. Shot dead by Italian partisans after attempting to flee the country in ... Read more

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A master historian illuminates the tumultuous relationship of Il Duce and his young lover Claretta, whose extraordinarily intimate diaries only recently have become availableFew deaths are as gruesome and infamous as those of Benito Mussolini, Italy’s fascist dictator, and Claretta (or Clara) Petacci, his much-younger lover. Shot dead by Italian partisans after attempting to flee the country in
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Religion as Resistance

Negotiating Authority in Italian Libya

by Eileen Ryan ...

When Italian forces landed on the shores of Libya in 1911, many in Italy hailed it as an opportunity to embrace a Catholic national identity through imperial expansion. After decades of acrimony between an intransigent Church and the Italian state, enthusiasm for the imperial adventure helped incorporate Catholic interests in a new era of mass politics. Others among Italian imperialists-military ... Read more

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When Italian forces landed on the shores of Libya in 1911, many in Italy hailed it as an opportunity to embrace a Catholic national identity through imperial expansion. After decades of acrimony between an intransigent Church and the Italian state, enthusiasm for the imperial adventure helped incorporate Catholic interests in a new era of mass politics. Others among Italian imperialists-military
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German Airborne Divisions

Mediterranean Theatre 1942–45

by Bruce Quarrie ...

Series Book 15 - Battle Orders
Following the battle for Crete in May 1941, Hitler refused to undertake any further large-scale airborne operations due to the high casualty rate.The Fallschirmjäger subsequently took up a new role as elite 'line' infantry, and they served in the Mediterranean from 1942 to 1945, taking part in the conflict in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. Their performance in such hard-fought battles as El ... Read more

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Following the battle for Crete in May 1941, Hitler refused to undertake any further large-scale airborne operations due to the high casualty rate.The Fallschirmjäger subsequently took up a new role as elite 'line' infantry, and they served in the Mediterranean from 1942 to 1945, taking part in the conflict in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. Their performance in such hard-fought battles as El
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Fascist Hybridities

Representations of Racial Mixing and Diaspora Cultures under Mussolini

by Palgrave Macmillan ...

Under Italian Fascism, African-Italian mulattoes and white Italians living in Egypt posed a particular threat to the pursuit of a homogenous national identity. This book examines novels and films of the period, showing that their attempts at stigmatization were self-undermining, forcing audiences to reassess their collective identity. ... Read more

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Under Italian Fascism, African-Italian mulattoes and white Italians living in Egypt posed a particular threat to the pursuit of a homogenous national identity. This book examines novels and films of the period, showing that their attempts at stigmatization were self-undermining, forcing audiences to reassess their collective identity.
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