The sack of Rome
Subtitle: how a beautiful European country with a fabled history and a storied culture was taken over by a man named Silvio Berlusconi
By: Alexander Stille
Publisher: Penguin Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9781594200533
Subjects: Politics and government; Macht; Gens d'affaires; Political corruption; Corruption (Politique); Businesspeople; Premiers ministres; Biographies; Politique et gouvernement; Prime ministers; Biography
Description: A profile of modern Italy as reflected in the leadership of Silvio Berlusconi traces the president's career and influence, contending that his wealth, power, and ties to corruption have resulted in a dangerous new form of political populism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [367]-371) and index.