Escape: The Personal Narrative of a Political Prisoner Who Was Rescued from Lipari, the Fascist Devil's Island (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432581473)

Escape: The Personal Narrative Of A Political Prisoner Who Was Rescued From Lipari, The Fascist Devil�������s Island is a memoir written by Francesco Fausto Nitti, an Italian political prisoner who managed to escape from the notorious Lipari prison during the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini. The book provides a vivid and harrowing account of Nitti's experiences as a prisoner, including the brutal treatment he and his fellow inmates endured at the hands of their captors.Nitti's narrative begins with his arrest and imprisonment in Lipari, an isolated island off the coast of Sicily that was used by the fascist government as a place to incarcerate political dissidents. He describes the inhumane conditions of the prison, including the lack of food, water, and medical care, as well as the constant surveillance and brutal punishment inflicted on the prisoners.Despite the difficulties he faced, Nitti never gave up hope of escaping and returning to his family. With the help of a group of fellow prisoners, he was eventually able to devise a plan to break out of the prison and make his way to freedom. The book details the daring escape, including the challenges and dangers they faced along the way.Escape: The Personal Narrative Of A Political Prisoner Who Was Rescued From Lipari, The Fascist Devil�������s Island is a powerful and inspiring story of resilience, courage, and the human spirit's ability to overcome even the most oppressive circumstances. It provides a valuable insight into the realities of life under fascism and serves as a reminder of the importance of fighting for freedom and justice.With A Preface By The Author�������s Uncle, Ex-Premier Of Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francesco Fausto Nitti
ISBN-10: 1432581473
ISBN-13: 9781432581473
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d