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The Metaxas Myth: Dictatorship and Propaganda in Greece (International Library of War Studies)
Marina Petrakis
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Hardcover. A detailed account of General Ioannis Metaxas's attempts to mimic the fascist models of Mussolini, Hitler, and Franco by portraying himself as the 'saviour' of the Greek nation in an effort to build his power base as dictator. Series: International Library of War Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 3JJG; HBJD; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 546.
The first detailed study of Ioannis Metaxas and his self-promotion as 'Saviour of theNation', this book includes a fascinating examination of propaganda techniques based on Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany that brings tha personality of Metaxas to life with vivid writing. Why did the propaganda efforts that succeeded so thoroughly in Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany fail so drastically in Greece? "The Metaxas Myth" is the first detailed account of General Ioannis Metaxas's attempts to mimic the fascist models of Mussolini, Hitler, and Franco by portraying himself as the 'saviour' of the Greek nation in an effort to build his ... Read more
The first detailed study of Ioannis Metaxas and his self-promotion as 'Saviour of theNation', this book includes a fascinating examination of propaganda techniques based on Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany that brings tha personality of Metaxas to life with vivid writing. Why did the propaganda efforts that succeeded so thoroughly in Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany fail so drastically in Greece? "The Metaxas Myth" is the first detailed account of General Ioannis Metaxas's attempts to mimic the fascist models of Mussolini, Hitler, and Franco by portraying himself as the 'saviour' of the Greek nation in an effort to build his ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Tauris Academic Studies
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Series
International Library of War Studies
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845110376
SKU
V9781845110376
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About Marina Petrakis
Marina Petrakis carried out her research at the Department of History, University of Kent at Canterbury.
Reviews for The Metaxas Myth: Dictatorship and Propaganda in Greece (International Library of War Studies)
TLSShe has unearthed some fascinating and rare material..The book constitutes a pioneering piece of research, based on a wide range of sources.- Richard CloggTHE ANGLO-HELLENIC REVIEW'This is a very readable and fascinating discussion of the Mextaxas period, laced as it is with many interesting accounts of life under the regime.'- Kevin Featherstone, LSE