The Force of Destiny

A History of Italy Since 1796

The greatness of Italy's culture and way of life have had a powerful attraction for many generations of visitors. This has created an overwhelming sense that Italy is a fundamentally benign and easy going country. The Force of Destiny, Christopher Duggan's immensely enjoyable new book, lays waste to this idea. While sharing everyone's enthusiasm for Italy as a place, he strongly distinguishes this from its political role over the past two centuries, which has been both vicious and ruinous for Europe as a whole.

About Christopher Duggan

Details
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9780141013909
  • Length: 704 pages
  • Dimensions: 198mm x 30mm x 130mm
  • Weight: 478g
  • Price: £18.99
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