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OverviewIn 1918, Woodrow Wilson's image as leader of the free world and the image of America as dispenser of democracy spread throughout Italy, filling an ideological void after the rout of Caporetto and diverting attention from a hapless ruling class. Wilson's popularity depended not only on the modernity of his democratic message, but also on a massive propaganda campaign he conducted across Italy, using as conduits the American Red Cross, the YMCA, and the Committee on Public Information. American popularity, though, did not ensure mutual understanding. The Paris peace negotiations revealed the limits of policies on both sides, illustrated most clearly in Wilson's disastrous direct appeal to the Italian public. The estranged countries pulled inward, the Americans headed toward isolationism, the Italians toward fascism. Rossini sets the Italian-American political confrontation within the full context of the two countries' cultural perceptions of each other, different war experiences, and ideas about participatory democracy and peace. A stellar example of the new international history, this timely book highlights the impact of American ideology and sense of mission in the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daniela Rossini , Antony ShugaarPublisher: Harvard University Press Imprint: Harvard University Press Volume: No. 161 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.553kg ISBN: 9780674028241ISBN 10: 0674028244 Pages: 276 Publication Date: 01 May 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsA compelling study of nationalist arrogance misrepresented as selfless idealism. - Richard Drake, author of Apostles and Agitators Author InformationDaniela Rossini is Associate Professor of Contemporary History, Universita di Roma Tre. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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