The Devil's Spawn: How Italy Will Defeat Them (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

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This is perhaps not surprising, for the Italian people are so complex in character that even those who have lived for many years in the country are often apt to misinterpret their politics and misjudge their intentions.

The aim of this book is to endeavour to give, in plain, outspoken language, some idea of the various unknown phases of the Italian life and sentiment, as well as of the political undercurrents of the Court of the Quirinale, and the diplomatic juggling which at last threw Italy into the field.

As one upon whom His Majesty, King Victor Emmanuel, has graciously bestowed high honours for personal services rendered to the Royal House of Savoy, I may, perhaps, be accused of being a friend of Italy. I freely admit such accusation.

But in these pages I have, I trust, presented an unbiased and unvarnished picture, for I have not hesitated to criticise, adversely, matters which, in my opinion, should be brought to the public notice.

Therefore, trusting that I may be judged by the British public by my past records as a patriotic Englishman, I venture to publish these pages in the hope that they may be found to be a helpful, if modest, contribution to the literature of the war.

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