Reflecting in its title the fragmentary nature of the nation it describes, The Archipelago tells how, after emerging from the war in ruins, Italy became an economic and cultural powerhouse. It explores the multifaceted nature of Italian society through TV, cinema, football and popular songs, and celebrates its capacity for reinvention despite deep political divisions, crime, terrorism, corruption and industrial unrest. Finally, it examines the career of Silvio Berlusconi and the rise of populism in the 21st century.
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/archipelago511999The Archipelagohttps://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/1/511999_d810ff328fffbd728e58647bbd69116d.jpg8.998.99GBPInStock/History/History/Categories/20th Century History/Non-Fiction/Categories/TravelReflecting in its title the fragmentary nature of the nation it describes, <i style="font-style: italic;">The Archipelago </i>tells how, after emerging from the war in ruins, Italy became an economic and cultural powerhouse. It explores the multifaceted nature of Italian society through TV, cinema, football and popular songs, and celebrates its capacity for reinvention despite deep political divisions, crime, terrorism, corruption and industrial unrest. Finally, it examines the career of Silvio Berlusconi and the rise of populism in the 21st century.Hardback00add-to-cartrrp_info:£25.00productId:50932bic_code:HBJDHBJD£25.00John FootGeneral233x152mmBloomsburyHardbackEuropean
