The Ciano Diaries, 1939-1943 The Complete and Unabridged Diaries of Count Galeazzo Ciano, Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, 1936-1943 |
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| Author:
| Ciano, Count Galeazzo |
| Introduction by:
| Welles, Sumner |
| Editor:
| Gibson, Hugh |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78720-687-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2017 |
| Publisher: | Pickle Partners Publishing
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $5.99 |
Book Description:
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The inside story of international politics in Nazi-controlled Europe during World War II, told by the ultimate insider, Count Galeazzo Ciano--Italian Foreign Minister and son-in-law of Mussolini--who was ultimately charged as a traitor and killed by the Fascists in 1943. "In this state of mind, which excludes any falsehood, I declare that not a single word of what I have written in my diaries is false or exaggerated or dictated by selfish resentment. It is all just what I...
More DescriptionThe inside story of international politics in Nazi-controlled Europe during World War II, told by the ultimate insider, Count Galeazzo Ciano--Italian Foreign Minister and son-in-law of Mussolini--who was ultimately charged as a traitor and killed by the Fascists in 1943.
"In this state of mind, which excludes any falsehood, I declare that not a single word of what I have written in my diaries is false or exaggerated or dictated by selfish resentment. It is all just what I have seen and heard. And if, when making ready to take leave of life, I consider allowing the publication of my hurried notes, it is not because I expect posthumous revaluation or vindication, but because I believe that an honest testimonial of the truth in this sad world may still be useful in bringing relief to the innocent and striking at those who are responsible."--(signed) GALEAZZO CIANO, December 23, 1943, Cell 27 of the Verona Jail.