Summary of John Hooper's The Italians

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Porta Pia is one of the least attractive corners of central Rome, but it brings together within a few hundred square meters tangible allusions to the bits of history of which Italians are proudest: the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, and the Risorgimento. #2 Italy has a long and rich history, but the country is also home to many cultural treasures that are rarely seen by tourists. The majority of the people liv