The Regions of Italy: A Reference Guide to History and Culture (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313307331)

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.

Author: Roy P. Domenico
ISBN-10: 0313307334
ISBN-13: 9780313307331
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2001
Pages: 504
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.79lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.46w x 1.08d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/15/2002 pg. 168
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2002 pg. 55
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2002 pg. 26
Booklist 07/01/2002 pg. 1878