That Fine Italian Hand (Paperback)

No other people over so long a history have shown a greater knack for survival than the Italians. In this wryly affectionate book, Hofmann reveals his adopted countrymen in all their glorious paradoxes, capturing their national essence as no other book has done since Luigi Barzini's classic, "The Italians." The national art of "arrangement"-- dodging taxes, double-dealing, working only as hard as one must-- is counteracted by Italian inventive genius, gusto for life, fierce individuality, deep family bonds (as well as animosities), and a marvelously hedonistic sophistication.

General

Imprint:	Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1991
First published:	March 1991
Authors:	Paul Hofmann
Dimensions:	139 x 209 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-0-8050-1729-8
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > General Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > General
LSN:	0-8050-1729-1
Barcode:	9780805017298

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