- Hardcover: 210 pages
- Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division; 1 edition (April 4 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0802039219
- ISBN-13: 978-0802039217
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 16.3 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #130,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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As the Second World War drew to a close, European borders were being redrawn. The regions of Istria, Dalmatia, and Venezia Giulia, nominally Italian but at various times also belonging to Austria and Germany, fell under the rule of Yugoslavia and its dictator Marshal Tito. The ensuing removal and genocide of Italians from these regions had been little explored or even discussed until 1999, when the esteemed Italian journalist Arrigo Petacco wrote L'esodo: La tragedia negata degli italiani d'Istria, Dalmazia e Venezia Giulia. Now this story is available in English as A Tragedy Revealed.
Petacco explains the history of the regions and how they were shifted between empires for centuries. The greater part of the story however details the genocidal program of the Yugoslav Communist government toward the native Italians in the regions. Based on previously unavailable archival documents and oral accounts from people who were there, Petacco reveals the events and exposes the Italian government's mishandling – and then official silence on – the situation. This is a riveting work on a little-known, tragic event written by one of Italy's most highly regarded journalists.
About the Author
Arrigo Petacco is a journalist, author, and historian living in Liguria, Italy.
Konrad Eisenbichler is Professor of Renaissance Studies and Italian as well as Director, Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies, Victoria University at the University of Toronto.
Konrad Eisenbichler is Professor of Renaissance Studies and Italian as well as Director, Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies, Victoria University at the University of Toronto.
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This review is from: A Tragedy Revealed: The Story of Italians from Istria, Dalmatia, and Venezia Giulia, 1943-1956 (Hardcover)
Finally a book that brings to light history not yet taught in school! Forgotten or ignored, this is the true story of many people who continued to suffer and,in many cases, suffered more,even after WWII was over.Having originally read the book in Italian, I congratulate Prof.K. Eisenbichler for his translation of the book to English,
M.
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By Barbara Gilpin - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Tragedy Revealed: The Story of Italians from Istria, Dalmatia, and Venezia Giulia, 1943-1956 (Hardcover)
This book did an excellent job of exposing one of the great atrocities of our time. It gave voice to the suffering of a people who were rejected and denied by their own country. Those who survived are validated by the historical and personal accounts presented in this book. You cannot read it without being profoundly touched or changed in some way.
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