Gives historical overview and examines the Italian influence on civilisation through the ages, from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, through the Renaissance to postwar industrialisation. Looks at present day Italy and the Italian love of life and considers social and political problems such as the gap between north and south.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303382
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy - Social life and customs
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Italy - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)