On March 24; 1944; Nazi occupation forces in Rome killed 335 unarmed civilians in retaliation for a partisan attack the day before. Portelli has crafted an eloquent; multi-voiced oral history of the massacre; of its background and its aftermath. The moving stories of the victims; the women and children who survived and carried on; the partisans who fought the Nazis; and the common people who lived through the tragedies of the war together paint a many-hued portrait of one of the world's most richly historical cities. The Order Has Been Carried Out powerfully relates the struggles for freedom under Fascism and Nazism; the battles for memory in post-war democracy; and the meanings of death and grief in modern society.
#186083 in Books Puffin 1996-09-01 1996-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.00 x .38 x 7.88l; .63 #File Name: 0140383042112 pages
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Not for the Faint of HeartBy LMEThis is an excellent book; really illuminating as to what the Civil War soldiers endured. I disagree with the recommendation for 7th grade and up. Boys of that age may like it but it is truly more appropriate for the high school years. We study the Civil War in 11th grade (for the third time; there are so many good books available) and that is definitely when this book will be read.There are grisly photos and the text; which is very well written; covers many of the sickening details of war as well. These things are of value and should not be forgotten. However; I see no need to rub younger children's noses (and minds) in the mire of war. Let the unpleasantries of life unfold at an age where there is more discernment.It is a pity that the words across the top read "Young Readers' History of the Civil War". That phrase is misleading and should be struck from the cover. The book Fields of Fury is a far better choice for grades 4-8.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy arquitotogreat product; great value; great seller!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy juanPerfect!
