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The Regions of Italy: A Reference Guide to History and Culture
Contributor(s): Domenico, Roy Palmer (Author)
ISBN: 0313307334     ISBN-13: 9780313307331
Publisher: Greenwood
OUR PRICE:   $82.17  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: December 2001
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Annotation: Through most of their history, Italians have identified more with their own locales than with what is now known as "Italy." This comprehensive reference allows readers to view the land as its denizens have for centuries--regionally. Domenico superbly surveys the regional and provincial characteristics and culture of the 20 regions, including economy, cuisine, history, recent politics, and arts. This is the only single general reference volume in English on Italy's regions and will be highly in demand by teachers, students of Italian language and culture, and travelers. Italy's enormous contributions to western civilization continue to make it a cultural and economic powerhouse and a top tourist destination. The Regions of Italy succinctly conveys the formidable richness of the whole through its parts, with a user-friendly format that makes it easy to glean the important information on the area of interest. A chronology, glossary, and wide selection of photos accompany the text.
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe - Italy
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General
- History | World - General
Dewey: 945
LCCN: 00052434
Lexile Measure: 1180
Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.46" W x 9.36" (1.79 lbs) 504 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Italy
 
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Through most of their history, Italians have identified more with their own locales than with what is now known as Italy. This comprehensive reference allows readers to view the land as its denizens have for centuries--regionally. Domenico superbly surveys the regional and provincial characteristics and culture of the 20 regions, including economy, cuisine, history, recent politics, and arts. This is the only single general reference volume in English on Italy's regions and will be highly in demand by teachers, students of Italian language and culture, and travelers.

Italy's enormous contributions to western civilization continue to make it a cultural and economic powerhouse and a top tourist destination. The Regions of Italy succinctly conveys the formidable richness of the whole through its parts, with a user-friendly format that makes it easy to glean the important information on the area of interest. A chronology, glossary, and wide selection of photos accompany the text.