A Brief History of Italy

<h4><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Journey to the romantic land of Italy and meet the artists warriors and leaders who forever left their mark on Western culture. </span></h4><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Perhaps no country has had such a lasting impact on Western culture as Italy. Whether it's the frescoes of the Renaissance the politics of ancient Rome or the struggles of the Catholic Church </span><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Italy holds a central place on the world's stage.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>But how much do you actually know about Italy and its history? You've likely heard of Rome Florence and Pompeii. But do you know about the Etruscans who laid the foundations of modern civilization way back in the 6th century BCE? Do you know what happened between the fall of Rome and the rise of the Renaissance? Or how and why Mussolini came to power in WWII?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This book gives a brief but detailed overview of Italy's grand sweeping history from ancient city-state to modern cultural mecca. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>You'll learn about: </span></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The strange burial practices of the early Etruscans</li><li>The real story of Rome's most infamous leader Julius Caesar</li><li>How politics and heresies plagued the early Catholic Church</li><li>Why Da Vinci Michelangelo and others flocked to Florence as the hub of Renaissance culture</li><li>The intriguing 15th-century conspiracy to assassinate the Medici family</li><li>Mussolini's terrifying quest to establish a dominant fascist Italy</li><li><strong>Why the rich vibrant land of Italy still captures our imaginations today</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>And much more.</em></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Whether you're a student of Italian history looking for a refresher a brand new learner looking for an introduction or a future traveler looking to enhance your experience </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>this book is a concise easy-to-read overview of the major players events and forces in Italian history</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> from antiquity to today.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>After reading this book you'll be able to:</span></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Engage in discussions about Italy's history art and culture</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Understand the role of Italy in shaping Western civilization</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Fully appreciate important Italian sites and artifacts</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Take your study of Italy's history and culture deeper</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Ready to dive into the rich fascinating history of Italy? Want to discover the true story behind some of the greatest thinkers artists and warriors who ever lived? Scroll up and click the Add to Cart button to begin your journey.</strong></p>