Mussolini's Greek island : fascism and the Italian occupation of Syros in World War II / Sheila Lecoeur.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lecoeur, Sheila, author.

Series:

International library of war studies ; 10.

International library of war studies ; 10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945.

Mussolini, Benito.

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Greece--Syros Island.

World War, 1939-1945.

Greece--History--Occupation, 1941-1944.

Greece.

Syros Island (Greece)--History, Military--20th century.

Syros Island (Greece).

Syros Island (Greece)--Social conditions--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Tauris Academic Studies, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"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."--Bloomsbury publishing.

Contents:

TABLE OF CONTENTS: List of Illustrations

List of Charts

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Syros and the Greek State

2. Political Objectives and Administrative Policy, 1941-42

3. The Economic Impact of the 'Distacco'

4. The Famine

5. Public Assistance and Crisis Management

6. Propaganda and the Control of Information

7. The Occupiers: Soldiers' Lives

8. The Social Impact of Occupation

9. Conclusion

Abbreviations

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612619007

9780755621590

075562159X

9781282619005

1282619004

9781441628985

1441628983

9780857714992

0857714996

9786000021207

6000021208

OCLC:

710975774