'This subtle and complex picture of a neglected period in Greek and Italian history deserves a wide readership beyond Mediterranean studies, and will reward anyone grappling with questions of nationalism, history 'from below' and the social production of historical memory. It not only fills in the gaps of previous histories, but creates a distinctive historical vision.' - David Sutton, South European Society & Politics '.use oral accounts of 'everyday life' under Italian colonial rule in the Greek Dodecanese islands, from 1912-1943.this is a provocative and challenging piece of historical research.' - N.E.Carter, History.