Synopses & Reviews
A Nation Collapses examines the Italian surrender of 1943 and its tragic consequences.
Review
"This fine case study uses recently released documents to chronicle the chaotic weeks following Italy's capitulation to the Allies..." Foreign Affairs"A Nation Collapses is a seminal, ground breaking work of historical significance for both political and military studies of the European Theater in World War II." Wisconsin Bookwatch"Italian historian Elena Agarossi offers a thorough examination of what is sometimes regarded as the great missed opportunity in Italy..." Douglas Porch, The Journal of Military History"Worth reading for anyine interested in the Second World War." NYMAS Newsletters
Table of Contents
Introduction; 1. The Allies and Italy: from a separate peace to unconditional surrender; 2. From July 25 to September 8, 1943; 3. September 8, 1943, and its consequences; Conclusion; Notes; Index.