The force of destiny
Subtitle: a history of Italy since 1796
By: Christopher Duggan
Publisher: Allen Lane; ALLEN LANE; Brand: ALLEN LANE
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 652
ISBN-13: 9780713997095
Subjects: Italy -- History -- 19th century; Italy -- History -- 20th century
Description: The greatness of Italy's culture and way of life have had a powerful attraction for many generations of visitors. This has created an overwhelming sense that Italy is a fundamentally benign and easy going country. The Force of Destiny , Christopher Duggan's immensely enjoyable new book, lays waste to this idea.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 588-625) and index