Michael San Filippo Livres

You’re no idiot, of course. You know there’s more to Italy’s rich tapestry than spaghetti and the Sicilian Mafia, but you also know you have a lot to learn about the country that brought you the paintings of Michelangelo, the poetry of Dante, and the Ferrari of your dreams.Get ready to indulge! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Italian History and Culture will satisfy your thirst for all things Italian with its in-depth information about Italian art and literature, wine and cooking, and famous Italians and Italian Americans. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: * Secrets of Italian cooking sure to whet your appetite! * The Italian-American connection, from pizza to the Mafia to soccer. * A comprehensive look at the centuries-long struggle to unify Italy. * The power and glory of the Renaissance.