The Italians
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Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
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A landmark work of cultural analysis and social history, The Italians presents a sweeping, incisive portrait of the Italian national character as seen through the eyes of one of the country's most celebrated journalists. Luigi Barzini argues with wit, elegance, and unflinching honesty that the genius and the contradictions of Italian civilization — its art, its politics, its family loyalties, and its theatrical flair — are inseparable from one another, rooted in centuries of foreign domination, fragmented governance, and a profound distrust of the state. With the authority of an insider and the clarity of a seasoned observer, Barzini chronicles the customs, passions, and unspoken codes that govern Italian life, from the grandeur of Rome to the intricate social rituals of the smallest village. The tone is at once affectionate and sharply critical, blending personal memoir with broad historical sweep to produce a portrait that is as entertaining as it is illuminating. First published in 1964, The Italians remains one of the most celebrated and enduring works ever written about a nation and its people.
Author: Luigi Barzini
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Hamish Hamilton
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of cultural analysis and social history, The Italians presents a sweeping, incisive portrait of the Italian national character as seen through the eyes of one of the country's most celebrated journalists. Luigi Barzini argues with wit, elegance, and unflinching honesty that the genius and the contradictions of Italian civilization — its art, its politics, its family loyalties, and its theatrical flair — are inseparable from one another, rooted in centuries of foreign domination, fragmented governance, and a profound distrust of the state. With the authority of an insider and the clarity of a seasoned observer, Barzini chronicles the customs, passions, and unspoken codes that govern Italian life, from the grandeur of Rome to the intricate social rituals of the smallest village. The tone is at once affectionate and sharply critical, blending personal memoir with broad historical sweep to produce a portrait that is as entertaining as it is illuminating. First published in 1964, The Italians remains one of the most celebrated and enduring works ever written about a nation and its people.