Not long ago Italy was Europe's highly touted emerging economy, a society that blended dynamism and super-fast growth with a lifestyle that was the envy of all. Now it is viewed as a major threat to t
Packed in its dense, historic city centers, Italy holds some of the most prized architecture and art in the world, with which planners and politicians have had to negotiate as they struggle to cope
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Southern Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries aw
This title is a comprehensive core text covering the rise and fall of Mussolini and the Fascist Party in Italy from 1900 to 1945. Major themes include:- How Mussolini rose to power and how he secured
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Best of Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries a
Italy is a country in the southern part of Europe. The capital city of Italy is called Rome. Travel through the countries of the world and learn about weather landscapes and everyday life.
Sticking out into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy has some of the nicest weather in Europe. It is famous for its art, architecture, and cuisine. Readers will discover the physical geography of Italy thro
When her father's best friend returns to Italy, Lucrezia, a beautiful widow, finds herself drawn to this handsome American who is also haunted by tragedy, and together they embark on a passionate rela
This extravagantly illustrated catalogue--published in association with a major exhibition--evokes the romantic fascination with Italy that glimmers in the work of John Singer Sargent.Sargent, heralde
Italy: The Enduring Culture offers an insightful and fascinating look at the history, culture and society of this betwitching country. Jonathan White charts the formation of modern Italy, from the rap
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Italy! The book includes chapters on Italian history, geography
This magnificent book provides a tantalizing taster of the beauty of Italy from its city and townscapes to its incomparable countryside. To cover all of Italy's numerous charms, this book has been ass
Tells the official history of the war waged by Britain's Special Operations Executive on Benito Mussolini's Fascist Italy. This book offers an account of SOE's clandestine efforts to strike at Italy a
This path-breaking volume addresses the postcolonial condition as one of the main factors that affects lives and shapes cultures in contemporary Italy. The collection identifies the common, postcoloni
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Italy.From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. With this book, you’ll trace
Italy, like the rest of Europe, owes a lot to the ‘Columbian exchange'. As a result of this process, in addition to potatoes, Europe acquired maize, tomatoes and most types of beans.
"Alice Vollenweider's 'Culinary Journey' through Italy fuses anecdotes with recipes, a winning combination."?Times Literary SupplementAlice Vollenweider's Tasting Italy is at once a travelogue, a cook
Italy’s divorce law of 1970 was widely interpreted as a turning point in Italian history, but even in Italy the long story behind that law, which began in the 1860s, remains largely unfamiliar. This b
A grand tour of the premier art collections of Italy would require an 1000-mile trip from Milan to Rome over to Venice and down to Naples-and then back to Florence-and long hours in line). Now Italy's
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Italy Invades, full of restless adventurers, canny generals, and the occasional scoundrel, is a fast-paced and compelling read, the perfect sequel to America Invades. Recreating their success with Ame
Originally called Alta Villa (the "high place"), Little Italy was settled in 1915 by a group of northern Italian immigrants who came to Arkansas looking for an opportunity to achieve
Northern Italy, 1993: After what seems like several lifetimes as a policeman in the Questura, Commissario Trotti is ready for retirement. Soon, he’ll finally be able to fulfill his dream of moving to
This innovative textbook places Italy at the heart of modern European history, tracing the often difficult relationship between Italians, the State and the Nation. A breeding-ground for radical polit
Join Guy Grossi as he travels around the gastronomic paradise that is Italy, tasting the best of Italian food and meeting the passionate artisans who produce it. All the quintessential Italian ingredi
An American Professor in Italy is about an American professor of Italian descent who recounts his travels in Italy as a Fulbright Scholar, program evaluator for the European Common Market, tourist, an