Syndrome K
How Italy Resisted the Final Solution
(Autor) Christian JenningsFor the first time, the remarkable full story of how the Holocaust was fought in Italy is told in English Rome, spring 1944. The Nazi's persecution of Italian Jews was at its height. Giovanni Borromeo, the head physician at a hospital on the River Tiber, decided to risk his life by disguising members of the local Jewish community as patients afflicted with an imaginary disease, and hid them in closed wards. Fearing catching this highly contagious illness, known only as 'Syndrome K', the Germans fell for it, and the Jews escaped deportation to the Nazi death camps. It was just one of many ingenious ways the Italians fought a concerted, covert battle to resist the Holocaust, and in Syndrome K acclaimed historian Christian Jennings explores them for the first time in the English language. Drawing on original archive material in Italy, Germany, the Vatican, Switzerland, the UK and US, the book tells the complete story of the planning, execution, and resistance to the Final Solution in Italy.
Christian Jennings
Christian Jennings is a British author known for his gripping historical non-fiction works that bring to life lesser-known stories from the past. His writing style is characterized by meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and a talent for uncovering forgotten tales that shed new light on historical events.
One of his most notable works is "Shanghai: The Rise and Fall of a Decadent City," which delves into the fascinating history of Shanghai during its tumultuous years of opium trade, gangster rule, and political intrigue. This book showcases Jennings' ability to weave together multiple narratives and perspectives to create a rich and immersive reading experience.
Jennings' contributions to literature include shedding light on marginalized voices and overlooked events in history, making his work both informative and thought-provoking. His impact on the historical non-fiction genre is undeniable, as he continues to uncover hidden gems and bring them to the forefront of public consciousness.
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