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Darkest Italy: The Nation and Stereotypes of the Mezzogiorno, 1860-1900 First Edition

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  1. ISBN-10
    0312221681
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0312221683
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    Palgrave Macmillan
  5. Publication date
    September 17, 1999
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
  8. Print length
    216 pages
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Defining a nation's identity can involve the use of an "other," a foreign and alien group to which the bourgeoisie can (favorably) compare themselves. For newly united Italy in the late 19th century, that group was its own southern inhabitants, especially Sicilians. Southerners were seen as violent, ill-mannered brigands and peasants, barely able to function in a civilized, industrialized society. Dickie (Italian studies, Univ. College, London) sketches aspects of this dialectic in four short essays, examining the objectification of southerners by politicians, writers, and the public at large. Dickie's tone is dense and theoretical enough to limit its audience to advanced scholars. Some of the sections are too narrow and specific, while others try to tackle too many topics too quickly. While some good points are made, the result is somewhat esoteric. For academic libraries with strong Italy collections only.ARobert Persing, Univ. of Pennsylvania Lib., Philadelphia
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"This interpretive study. . .is attractively well-written." "--American Historical Review"

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Palgrave Macmillan; First Edition (September 17, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312221681
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312221683
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches

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"EXHILARATING HISTORY, POWERED BY THE KIND OF MUSCULAR PROSE ONE ASSOCIATES WITH GREAT DETECTIVE FICTION", The Financial Times

A Professor at UCL who is known for books that are both scholarly and page-turningly compelling.

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Cosa Nostra. A History of the Sicilian Mafia, has sold over 800,000 copies since it was first published in 2004

Delizia! The Epic History of the Italians and their Food (2007) became 6-part series for Italian TV, written and presented by John. He was also the compère of the 2017 and 2018 Pasta World Championships in Milan.

John's books have been translated into many languages. His latest is: THE CRAFT. HOW THE FREEMASONS MADE THE MODERN WORLD

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