Washington Post bestseller Los Angeles Times bestseller A vivid and
surprising portrait of the Italian people from an admired foreign
correspondent How did a nation that spawned the Renaissance also
produce the Mafia? And why does Italian have twelve words for coat
hanger but none for hangover? John Hooper's entertaining and
perceptive new book is the ideal companion for anyone seeking to
understand contemporary Italy and the unique character of the
Italians. Fifteen years as a foreign correspondent based in Rome
have sharpened Hooper's observations, and he looks at the facts
that lie behind the stereotypes, shedding new light on everything
from the Italians' bewildering politics to their love of life and
beauty. Hooper persuasively demonstrates the impact of geography,
history, and tradition on many aspects of Italian life, including
football and Freemasonry, sex, food, and opera. Brimming with the
kind of fascinating-and often hilarious-insights unavailable in
guidebooks, The Italians will surprise even the most die-hard
Italophile.
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