The Italians
By: John Hooper
Edition: Large print edition.
Publisher: WF Howes Ltd
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Rearsby, Leicester
Language: eng
Number of pages: 432
ISBN-13: 9781471296062
Subjects: Italian National characteristics; Large type books; Civilization; Social life and customs; Manners and customs
Description: John Hooper presents the ideal companion for anyone seeking to understand contemporary Italy and the unique character of the Italians. Digging deep into their history, culture and religion, he offers keys to assessing everything from their bewildering politics to their love of life and beauty.
Notes: Standard format edition originally published: London: Allen Lane.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. The beautiful country; title: 2. A violent past; title: 3. Echoes and reverberations; title: 4. A hall of mirrors; title: 5. Fantasia; title: 6. Face values; title: 7. Life as art; title: 8. Gnocchi on Thursdays; title: 9. Holy orders; title: 10. Le Italiane: attitudes change; title: 11. Lovers and sons; title: 12. Family matters; title: 13. People who don't dance; title: 14. Taking sides; title: 15. Restrictive practices; title: 16. Of Mafias and Mafiosi; title: 17. Temptation and Tangenti; title: 18. Pardon and justice; title: 19. Questions of identity; title: Epilogue : Blue skies, blue seas, and unhappiness.