When Being Italian Was Difficult
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good, slight aging. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Binding appears intact. Notes: This is a Revised Reprint (2002) of the original 1990 Milano edition.
A compelling work of European historical memoir, When Being Italian Was Difficult chronicles the complex and often turbulent experience of Italian identity during periods of profound national and political upheaval. Francesco Gnocchi-Ruscone presents a deeply personal yet historically grounded account of what it meant to be Italian at a time when cultural, political, and social pressures made that identity a burden as much as a source of pride. The narrative uncovers the tensions between national loyalty and external forces that shaped the lives of ordinary Italians, drawing the reader into an intimate portrait of resilience and cultural endurance. Written with measured authority and understated emotional depth, this revised reprint remains an important document of Italian historical consciousness and personal testimony.
Author: Francesco Gnocchi-Ruscone
Format: Paperback
Published: 2002, Milano
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good, slight aging. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Binding appears intact. Notes: This is a Revised Reprint (2002) of the original 1990 Milano edition.
A compelling work of European historical memoir, When Being Italian Was Difficult chronicles the complex and often turbulent experience of Italian identity during periods of profound national and political upheaval. Francesco Gnocchi-Ruscone presents a deeply personal yet historically grounded account of what it meant to be Italian at a time when cultural, political, and social pressures made that identity a burden as much as a source of pride. The narrative uncovers the tensions between national loyalty and external forces that shaped the lives of ordinary Italians, drawing the reader into an intimate portrait of resilience and cultural endurance. Written with measured authority and understated emotional depth, this revised reprint remains an important document of Italian historical consciousness and personal testimony.