War in Val D'Orcia

An Italian War Diary, 1943-1944

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Author:

Origo, Iris

ISBN:

978-0-87923-476-8

Publication Date:

Jul 2010

Publisher:

David R. Godine Publisher

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

USD $15.95

Book Description:

Depicts the impact of the turmoil of World War II on the daily life of the peasants in a small village in Italy.

Book Details

Pages:	256
Detailed Subjects:	History / Wars & Conflicts / World War Ii / European Theater
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	5.42 x 7.98 x 0.66 Inches
Book Weight:	0.748 Pounds

Author Biography

Origo, Iris (Author)

She was a well-known biographer. Born in the United States, her mother brought her to live in Italy after her father's death. She married a Marchese & became mistress of an Italian villa, where she helped peasant children during WWII. She is also the author of The Last Attachment, Leopardi: A Study in Solitude & War in Val d'Orcia.

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