First published in 2009, the second edition of the monograph was issued as soon as 2010 (print run: 2,500 copies) for the Mondolibri book club. The monograph was met with an overwhelming response by the Italian audience. It represents the first in-depth scientific analysis of the so called ‘foibas’ and is based on evidence, research, and analytical examination of formerly unknown primary archive documents, most of which are deposited in foreign archives (particularly London and Washington), as well as other sources.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1796819
The treatise is indirectly linked to the project subject and describes the levers of control over historiography in the previous system. It shows how, in the scope of the ideological monopolisation of the past, the recent history was the most sensitive area of research. The strategy of the authorities in power was perceivable in the politically motivated process of establishing institutions dealing with recent history, the control over the cadres, the lack of historical sources or limited access to them and the encouragement of favourable research topics.
COBISS.SI-ID: 2850164