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The Force of Destiny: A History of Italy Since 1796
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Force of Destiny: A History of Italy Since 1796
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Christopher Duggan
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:704 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780141013909
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| Classifications | Dewey:945 |
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Publishing Details |
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Penguin Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Publication Date |
29 May 2008 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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. While sharing everyone's enthusiasm for Italy as a place, he strongly distinguishes this from its political role over the past two centuries, which has been both vicious and ruinous for Europe as a whole.
Author Biography
Christopher Duggan is Professor of Italian History at the University of Reading. He is the author of Fascism and the Mafia.
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