Holocaust in Italy and its representation in Italian post-war literature

Examines the respective roles of Mussolini, the Roman Catholic Church leadership and clergy and the Italian population in determining the fate of Italy's Jews in World War II. Concludes that Mussolini, though not anti-Semitic, none the less found it expedient to adopt an anti-Jewish policy; that Italian co-operation was essential for the partial success of the Final Solution in Italy; that the Italian clergy, unlike the Vatican, acted honorably; and that most Italians were not anti-Semitic.