History and Culture in Italy
Format:Paperback
Publisher:University Press of America
Published:11th Aug '03
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History and Culture in Italy is a scholarly, introductory survey of the history and culture of Italy, focusing on art and architecture, literature and philosophy, politics and historical events, and observations of daily life in modern Italy. The book is based on lectures and tours given over the course of four years to American students in Italy. It is written as a narrative, which readers have found makes it enjoyable to read. Chapters are identified according to subject. The book emphasizes the importance of the history and culture of Italy to modern life and identity in Western culture.
The author—through thoughtful analysis of architecture, art, and social sciences—in a compelling text full of expansive and diverse subject matter, sprinkled with morsels of personal travel and daily life experiences exploring the Italian scene, has produced a comprehensive and convincing insight into the history and culture of Italy. Crafted for students and everyone who has the curiosity to expand their intellectual horizons, the book is an excellent in-depth reference source about Italy. -- Americo Mallozzi
ISBN: 9780761826286
Dimensions: 217mm x 136mm x 21mm
Weight: 367g
276 pages