The Devil's Spawn: How Italy Will Defeat Them (1915)

By William Le Queux

Book Overview

The Devil's Spawn: How Italy Will Defeat Them is a historical novel written by William Le Queux in 1915. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of Italy's involvement in the war. The novel portrays Italy as the underdog in the war, facing off against the powerful forces of Germany and Austria-Hungary. The story is told through the eyes of an Italian soldier named Carlo, who is a member of the elite Bersaglieri unit. Carlo is sent on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines to gather intelligence on the German and Austro-Hungarian forces. Along the way, he encounters a beautiful spy named Olga, who is also working to gather information for the Italian army. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by their conflicting loyalties.The Devil's Spawn: How Italy Will Defeat Them is a thrilling tale of espionage, romance, and war. It provides a unique perspective on Italy's role in World War I and the challenges they faced in fighting against some of the most powerful nations in Europe. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the history of Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166967514
• ISBN13: 9781166967512
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"