The Regions of Italy - by Roy Palmer Domenico (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Through most of their history, Italians have identified more with their own locales than with what is now known as Italy.
- About the Author: ROY DOMENICO is Associate Professor of History at the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
- 504 Pages
- History, Europe
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About the Book
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.
Book Synopsis
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.Review Quotes
.,."an engaging tour of the 20 regions of Italy....refreshing and insightful..."-Library Journal
.,."this is a worthwhile purchase."-The Book Report
.,."will be of interest to geography and history students as well as tourists."-C&RL News
.,."will serve as a useful tool to the academic and the general reader...will help dispel erroneous notions about Italy and to inform readers about Italy's new realities."-Phi Kappa Phi Forum
?...an engaging tour of the 20 regions of Italy....refreshing and insightful...?-Library Journal
?...will be of interest to geography and history students as well as tourists.?-C&RL News
?...will serve as a useful tool to the academic and the general reader...will help dispel erroneous notions about Italy and to inform readers about Italy's new realities.?-Phi Kappa Phi Forum
?The Regions of Italy is a reference guide to the rich culture of Italy for students and travelers alike....recommended for all college, university, and public libraries.?-American Reference Books Annual
?This encyclopedia of the twenty regions of Italy is very well written....This is suitable for all types of libraries.?-College & Research Libraries
?This is an obvious labor of love by an academician. With a scholarly tone, it is an appropriate purchase for either the reference or circulating collections of academic libraries.?-Booklist/RBB
?...this is a worthwhile purchase.?-The Book Report
?...this is a worthwhile purchase.??The Book Report
..."an engaging tour of the 20 regions of Italy....refreshing and insightful..."-Library Journal
..."this is a worthwhile purchase."-The Book Report
..."will be of interest to geography and history students as well as tourists."-C&RL News
..."will serve as a useful tool to the academic and the general reader...will help dispel erroneous notions about Italy and to inform readers about Italy's new realities."-Phi Kappa Phi Forum
"This encyclopedia of the twenty regions of Italy is very well written....This is suitable for all types of libraries."-College & Research Libraries
"This is an obvious labor of love by an academician. With a scholarly tone, it is an appropriate purchase for either the reference or circulating collections of academic libraries."-Booklist/RBB
"The Regions of Italy is a reference guide to the rich culture of Italy for students and travelers alike....recommended for all college, university, and public libraries."-American Reference Books Annual
About the Author
ROY DOMENICO is Associate Professor of History at the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania. He has written frequently on Italy and the Vatican.
