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The Red Brigades

The Terrorists who Brought Italy to its Knees

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*A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR*'A compelling and sobering read' JOHN DICKIE, author of Mafia Republic'Taut and gripping' TELEGRAPH, BEST BOOKS OF 2025'Grimly absorbing' FINANCIAL TIMESThe explosive story of the terrorist group who brought Italy to a standstill in the 1970s.In March 1978, the Red Brigades kidnapped for... ... Read more

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*A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR*'A compelling and sobering read' JOHN DICKIE, author of Mafia Republic'Taut and gripping' TELEGRAPH, BEST BOOKS OF 2025'Grimly absorbing' FINANCIAL TIMESThe explosive story of the terrorist group who brought Italy to a standstill in the 1970s.In March 1978, the Red Brigades kidnapped for...
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Pedalare! Pedalare!

by John Foot ...

Cycling was a sport so important in Italy that it marked a generation, sparked fears of civil war, changed the way Italian was spoken, led to legal reform and even prompted the Pope himself to praise a cyclist, by name, from his balcony in St Peters in Rome. It was a sport so popular that it created the geography of Italy in the minds of her citizens, and some have said that it was cycling, not ... Read more

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Cycling was a sport so important in Italy that it marked a generation, sparked fears of civil war, changed the way Italian was spoken, led to legal reform and even prompted the Pope himself to praise a cyclist, by name, from his balcony in St Peters in Rome. It was a sport so popular that it created the geography of Italy in the minds of her citizens, and some have said that it was cycling, not
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The Man Who Closed the Asylums

Franco Basaglia and the Revolution in Mental Health Care

by John Foot ...

When the wind of the 1960s blew through the world of psychiatryIn 1961, when Franco Basaglia arrived outside the grim walls of the Gorizia asylum, on the Italian border with Yugoslavia, it was a place of horror, a Bedlam for the mentally sick and excluded, redolent of Basaglia’s own wartime experience inside a fascist gaol. Patients were frequently restrained for long periods, and therapy was ... Read more

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When the wind of the 1960s blew through the world of psychiatryIn 1961, when Franco Basaglia arrived outside the grim walls of the Gorizia asylum, on the Italian border with Yugoslavia, it was a place of horror, a Bedlam for the mentally sick and excluded, redolent of Basaglia’s own wartime experience inside a fascist gaol. Patients were frequently restrained for long periods, and therapy was
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Winning at All Costs

A Scandalous History of Italian Soccer

by John Foot ...

The 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France was a down-and-dirty game, marred by French superstar Zidane's head-butting of Italian defender Materazzi. But viewers were also exposed to the poetry, force, and excellence of the Italian game; as operatic as Verdi and as cunning as Machiavelli, it seemed to open a window into the Italian soul. John Foot's epic history shows what makes Italian ... Read more

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The 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France was a down-and-dirty game, marred by French superstar Zidane's head-butting of Italian defender Materazzi. But viewers were also exposed to the poetry, force, and excellence of the Italian game; as operatic as Verdi and as cunning as Machiavelli, it seemed to open a window into the Italian soul. John Foot's epic history shows what makes Italian
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Blood and Power

The Rise and Fall of Italian Fascism

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'Clear, cool, plainly written and devastating' Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Times Literary SupplementA major history of the rise and fall of Italian fascism: a dark tale of violence, ideals and a country at war.In 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 ... Read more

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'Clear, cool, plainly written and devastating' Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Times Literary SupplementA major history of the rise and fall of Italian fascism: a dark tale of violence, ideals and a country at war.In 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
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The Archipelago

Italy Since 1945

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'An enjoyable, highly readable history that manages to bring murky, often fiendishly complex events into the light' Sunday TimesItaly emerged from the Second World War in ruins. Divided, invaded and economically broken, it was a nation that some people claimed had ceased to exist. And yet, as rural society disappeared almost overnight, by the 1960s, it could boast the fastest-growing economy in ... Read more

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'An enjoyable, highly readable history that manages to bring murky, often fiendishly complex events into the light' Sunday TimesItaly emerged from the Second World War in ruins. Divided, invaded and economically broken, it was a nation that some people claimed had ceased to exist. And yet, as rural society disappeared almost overnight, by the 1960s, it could boast the fastest-growing economy in
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Hospitals : their Origin and Evolution

by John Foote ...

The story of the birth and evolution of the hospital is a record of the conquest of barbarism by civilization and of the triumph of Christian altruism over the selfishness of the pagan ideal. The history of American hospitals begins with the hospital erected by … ... Read more

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The story of the birth and evolution of the hospital is a record of the conquest of barbarism by civilization and of the triumph of Christian altruism over the selfishness of the pagan ideal. The history of American hospitals begins with the hospital erected by …
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Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)

by H. C. Bunner & John William De Forest & Mary Hallock Foote & Nathaniel Parker Willis & Constance Fenimore Woolson ...

"Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)" is a collection of short stories edited by H. C. Bunner. This anthology features works by various American writers, showcasing a diverse range of styles, themes, and voices from the late 19th century.While the specific stories included in this volume may vary depending on the edition, anthologies like this typically offer readers a glimpse into the literary ... Read more

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"Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)" is a collection of short stories edited by H. C. Bunner. This anthology features works by various American writers, showcasing a diverse range of styles, themes, and voices from the late 19th century.While the specific stories included in this volume may vary depending on the edition, anthologies like this typically offer readers a glimpse into the literary
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The Red Brigades

The Terrorists who Brought Italy to its Knees

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Bloomsbury presents The Red Brigades by John Foot, read by Mark Meadows.'A compelling and sobering read' JOHN DICKIE'Deeply researched and powerfully written' ROSS KINGThe explosive story of the terrorist group who brought Italy to a standstill in the 1970s.In March 1978, the Red Brigades kidnapped former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro, murdering his bodyguards. Fo... ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Red Brigades by John Foot, read by Mark Meadows.'A compelling and sobering read' JOHN DICKIE'Deeply researched and powerfully written' ROSS KINGThe explosive story of the terrorist group who brought Italy to a standstill in the 1970s.In March 1978, the Red Brigades kidnapped former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro, murdering his bodyguards. Fo...
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Blister Jones

Enriched edition. Outlaw Tales and Moral Dilemmas in the Wild West

by John Taintor Foote, Megan Sharp ...

In "Blister Jones," John Taintor Foote crafts a vivid and immersive narrative set in the rugged world of the American West. The novel follows the multi-faceted life of its eponymous hero, Blister Jones, whose spirit embodies the struggles and resilience of frontier life during the late 19th century. Foote's prose is characterized by its fluidity and evocative imagery, deftly transporting the ... Read more

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In "Blister Jones," John Taintor Foote crafts a vivid and immersive narrative set in the rugged world of the American West. The novel follows the multi-faceted life of its eponymous hero, Blister Jones, whose spirit embodies the struggles and resilience of frontier life during the late 19th century. Foote's prose is characterized by its fluidity and evocative imagery, deftly transporting the
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Blister Jones

by John Taintor Foote ...

The novel "Blister Jones" likely follows the adventures and misadventures of its titular character, Blister Jones, who is portrayed as a colorful and eccentric figure. Blister Jones may be a sportsman, hunter, or adventurer, and the narrative may involve his escapades in the wilderness, encounters with wildlife, and interactions with other characters.John Taintor Foote's writing often incorporates ... Read more

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The novel "Blister Jones" likely follows the adventures and misadventures of its titular character, Blister Jones, who is portrayed as a colorful and eccentric figure. Blister Jones may be a sportsman, hunter, or adventurer, and the narrative may involve his escapades in the wilderness, encounters with wildlife, and interactions with other characters.John Taintor Foote's writing often incorporates
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Blister Jones

by John Taintor Foote ...

How my old-young friend "Blister" Jones acquired his remarkable nickname, I learned one cloudless morning late in June. Our chairs were tipped against number 84 in the curving line of box-stalls at Latonia. Down the sweep of whitewashed stalls the upper doors were yawning wide, and from many of these openings, velvet black in the sunlight, sleek snaky heads protruded. My head rested in the center ... Read more

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How my old-young friend "Blister" Jones acquired his remarkable nickname, I learned one cloudless morning late in June. Our chairs were tipped against number 84 in the curving line of box-stalls at Latonia. Down the sweep of whitewashed stalls the upper doors were yawning wide, and from many of these openings, velvet black in the sunlight, sleek snaky heads protruded. My head rested in the center
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