Italy’s Partisan Revolution
Today, Italy celebrates Liberation Day in memory of the victory against fascism, but many of its partisans fought for more than a return to liberal democracy – they wanted a revolutionary new society.
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Stefanie Prezioso
Stefanie Prezioso is associate professor at Lausanne University and author of numerous works on European anti-fascism.
Italy’s Partisan Revolution
Today, Italy celebrates Liberation Day in memory of the victory against fascism, but many of its partisans fought for more than a return to liberal democracy – they wanted a revolutionary new society.