Italian Intervention in the Spanish Civil War

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The book examines Italo-Spanish relations during the rise of Fascism, utilizing previously inaccessible documents from Italian and Spanish government sources. Coverdale argues that Mussolini's foreign policy decisions were primarily driven by traditional interests rather than ideological alignment. He highlights that although Italy's backing was crucial for Franco's success, Mussolini had minimal sway over Franco's choices. The author contends that Italy's involvement in the Spanish Civil War played a lesser role in its eventual alignment with Hitler in World War II than commonly believed.