{"title":"John Foot","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our John Foot collection, a captivating assortment of works from a distinguished historian and cultural expert. Renowned for his profound insights into Italian history and culture, John Foot brings to life the complexities and nuances of this fascinating nation through his meticulously researched and engagingly written books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBlood and Power\u003c\/em\u003e, Foot explores the tumultuous era of post-war Italy, delving into the intricate webs of politics, crime, and cultural transformation that shaped the modern Italian state. This book offers a gripping narrative that seamlessly marries historical analysis with storytelling, making it a must-read for anyone interested in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother compelling work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Red Brigades\u003c\/em\u003e, where Foot examines the notorious Italian militant group that made headlines during the 1970s and 1980s. Through detailed research, the book present an illuminating account of the group's origins, motives, and impact on Italian society, providing an unparalleled window into a critical chapter of Italy's modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Foot's books sit at the intersection of history and culture. They are perfect for readers who seek to deepen their understanding of Italy's past and present. Browse through our collection to find your next thought-provoking read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blood-and-power-by-john-foot-9781408897966","title":"Blood and Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Clear, cool, plainly written and devastating’ Lucy Hughes-Hallett, \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA major history of the rise and fall of Italian fascism: a dark tale of violence, ideals and a country at war.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the aftermath of the First World War, the seeds of fascism were sown in Italy. While the country reeled in shock, a new movement emerged from the chaos: one that preached hatred for politicians and love for the fatherland; one that promised to build a ‘New Roman Empire’, and make Italy a great power once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWearing black shirts and wielding guns, knives and truncheons, the proponents of fascism embraced a climate of violence and rampant masculinity. Led by Benito Mussolini, they would systematically destroy the organisations of the left, murdering and torturing anyone who got in their way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBlood and Power\u003c\/i\u003e, historian John Foot draws on decades of research to chart the turbulent years between 1915 and 1945, and beyond. Drawing widely from accounts of people across the political spectrum – fascists, anti-fascists, communists, anarchists, victims, perpetrators and bystanders – he tells the story of fascism and its legacy, which still, disturbingly, reverberates to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832495689964,"sku":"9781408897966","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17090353482689.jpg?v=1758389756"},{"product_id":"the-red-brigades-by-john-foot-9781526645715","title":"The Red Brigades","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling and sobering read\u003c\/b\u003e – JOHN DICKIE, author of \u003ci\u003eMafia Republic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeeply researched and powerfully written\u003c\/b\u003e – ROSS KING, author of \u003ci\u003eBrunelleschi's Dome\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe explosive story of the terrorist group who brought Italy to a standstill in the 1970s.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eMarch 1978\u003c\/b\u003e, the Red Brigades kidnapped former Italian prime minister \u003cb\u003eAldo Moro\u003c\/b\u003e, murdering his bodyguards. For nearly two months, they held him hostage while a shocked world looked on, before eventually killing him and dumping his body in the middle of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut who were this terrorist group? What did they want? And how did they continue to operate for almost twenty years, terrifying a nation from 1970 to 1988? In John Foot’s remarkable new book, we learn how they became the \u003cb\u003emost formidable left-wing terrorist organisation in post-war Western Europe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing their support from the student protest movements of the 1960s, activists and workers radicalised by the \u003cb\u003e‘hot autumn’ of 1969\u003c\/b\u003e, the Red Brigades were inspired by terrorist groups from across the world, especially in Latin America. They recognised no rules and authority other than their own, and launched \u003cb\u003ea campaign of murder, kidnap, kneecapping and intimidation\u003c\/b\u003e that paralysed Italy’s justice system and reshaped the political landscape. For a time, they were admired as freedom fighters by the Italian left and commemorated as martyrs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous research, Foot uncovers the true story behind the myths that have grown around the Red Brigades, highlighting the human costs of their actions, as well as their impact on Italian society. He explains how the contradictions inherent in their actions eventually led to their downfall in a series of high-profile mass trials. \u003ci\u003eThe Red Brigades\u003c\/i\u003e sheds new light on the \u003cb\u003eshadowy world of the \u003ci\u003ebrigatisti\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and highlights their legacy of conspiracy, distrust, and bitterness that still lingers in Italy to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46986585637100,"sku":"9781526645715","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14964663482731.jpg?v=1762998805"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-foot.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}