'James Holland has written his best book yet, a gripping, yet compassionate account of the terrible war in Italy, with a memorable depiction of civilian suffering.' Antony Beevor 'Impeccably researched and ingeniously structured ... "Italy's Sorrow" is a splendid account of an often overshadowed campaign by a historian who has already given us excellent studies of the Siege of Malta and the Desert War.' Daily Express 'The suffering of Italy's innocents deserves to be commemorated. James Holland's excellent book does that and much more, confirming his place in the first rank of contemporary military historians.' Mail on Sunday 'Assiduously researched, enthusiastically narrated ... it is hard to believe that this will not be the definitive account of the battle for Italy.' Daily Telegraph 'Amazingly comprehensive and often very moving!Holland's research is quite staggering!this book stands out among the many histories of the war in Italy.' Literary Review 'A thorough and impartial overview.' The Economist 'He has performed an impressive feat by holding together this immense theatre of war!Holland has created a remarkable picture of war itself, with all its tragedy and mayhem ! As a picture of a country slowly consumed and destroyed by war, "Italy's Sorrow" is a memorable book.' Spectator 'One of the many witnesses whose superbly well-expressed emotions bring alive James Holland's history of the last year of the war in Italy...refreshingly revisionist...Holland is particularly good at telling the story of a nationality through a few interlocutors...all are portrayed with a remarkably engaging touch' Sunday Telegraph 'The writing generates a real narrative tension ! Holland handles military strategy and tactics!with impressive assurance and clear-headedness.' BBC History magazine 'There are some fine descriptive highlights ! readers with a particular interest in the Italian campaign will doubtless be more than happy.' Financial Times magazine

By James Holland