Author: Raleigh Trevelyan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg., 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings

This compelling historical account, Rome '44: The Battle For The Eternal City, chronicles the intense and pivotal struggle for control of Rome during World War II. Raleigh Trevelyan masterfully reconstructs the harrowing events, presenting a vivid panorama of military strategy, civilian suffering, and political intrigue that defined the liberation of Italy's capital. The narrative captures the desperate fighting and the profound human cost, illustrating the resilience of a city under siege. It details the strategic importance of the campaign and its lasting impact on the war's trajectory, offering a gripping and authoritative perspective on a critical moment in modern history.