Alexander Stille Livres

The narrative delves into the shocking Mafia assassinations of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino in 1992, which marked a turning point in Italy's battle against organized crime. The aftermath saw numerous arrests of Mafia members and the collapse of a government that had long supported them. With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding these figures, the author blends historical insight with thrilling storytelling, revealing the Mafia's strict codes and deadly rivalries, creating a compelling and suspenseful account.

Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino set out to destroy the Mafia. In 1992, aware that the magistrates didn't have the support of the Italian government, the Mafia assassinated them. The public outcry demanded their work was completed, which led to the toppling of crucial political alliances.

Delving into the intricate connections between family, history, and memory, this work offers a profound exploration of how these elements shape our identities. Through evocative storytelling and rich detail, it examines the ways in which personal and collective memories intertwine, revealing the complexities of familial relationships and the impact of historical events on individual lives. The narrative invites readers to reflect on their own memories and the legacies that define them.

Award-winning author Alexander Stille has been called "one of the best English-language writers on Italy" by the New York Times Book Review, and in The Sack of Rome he sets out to answer the question: What happens when vast wealth, a virtual media monopoly, and acute shamelessness combine in one man? Many are the crimes of Silvio Berlusconi, Stille argues, and, with deft analysis, he weaves them into a single mesmerizing chronicle—an epic saga of rank criminality, cronyism, and self-dealing at the highest levels of power.

"The shocking story of the Sullivan Institute, a psychoanalytic organization of artists and intellectuals that devolved into a dangerous cult on Manhattan's Upper West Side"-- Provided by publisher

Was liegt uns an der Bewahrung unseres kulturellen Gedächtnisses? Welche Zukunft bieten wir der Vergangenheit? Alexander Stilles faszinierende Reiseberichte erzählen vom Umgang mit Geschichte in einer globalisierten Welt - und sind gleichzeitig ein einzigartiger Spiegel unseres heutigen Lebensgefühls.