{"title":"Angelo Del Boca","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling narratives of history with the works of \u003cem\u003eAngelo Del Boca\u003c\/em\u003e, a revered Italian historian and journalist. Known for his profound research and captivating storytelling, Del Boca has made significant contributions to our understanding of colonial and military history, particularly regarding Italy's complex past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book, \u003cstrong\u003eAs Cruel as Anyone Else\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves into Italy's colonial ventures with precision and insight, offering readers an opportunity to reflect on the nation's historical actions and their lasting impact. This collection is perfect for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e literature, providing a critical examination of events that shaped the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngelo Del Boca’s works are not just chronicles of the past; they are important discussions that challenge conventional narratives and encourage readers to engage with history on a deeper level. Whether you are a history aficionado or new to the subject, Del Boca’s collection offers invaluable perspectives that are both educational and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"as-cruel-as-anyone-else-by-angelo-del-boca-9781803093727","title":"As Cruel as Anyone Else","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReveals a dark chapter in the Italian government's colonial history that has been largely hidden from view.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the end of the nineteenth century and over the first half of the twentieth, Italy invaded and occupied the Horn of Africa, Libya, and several other territories. Yet recognition of this history of colonial destruction, racist violence, and genocidal aerial and chemical warfare—carried out not only during the Fascist dictatorship but also under preceding liberal governments—has been consistently repressed beneath the myth that the Italians never truly practiced colonialism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe late journalist, historian, novelist, campaigner, and former Resistance fighter Angelo Del Boca dismantles this myth. He expertly narrates episodes of state violence committed by Italians both abroad—from Ethiopia to Slovenia, from China to Libya—and \"at home\" during the civil war following Unification in the 1860s or when the anti-Fascist Resistance faced off against the Republic of Salò after 1943. Attentive to the losses and pain suffered by all sides in war, Del Boca deftly demonstrates how such violence was not only a tool of domination but has also been central to creating and shaping an Italian \"people.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a lifetime of interviews as a special correspondent, decades of work in private and state archives, and his own experiences during the Second World War, Del Boca's popular and influential work has contributed to overturning views of Italian history. Presenting many historical episodes in English for the first time, \u003cem\u003eAs Cruel as Anyone Else\u003c\/em\u003e provides a key to reading contemporary Italy, its place in international politics, and the disturbing permanence of the far-right within mainstream Italian politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000543265004,"sku":"9781803093727","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27037363482829.jpg?v=1763283186"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/angelo-del-boca.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}