Genealogical Records, I would like to read a more detailed
account. Can someone recommend a book which is thorough,
yet reads easily?
Also, are there any books with regard to history on the Marche
region?
wldspirit
History Book...
History Book...
After reading the brief summary of Italian History in Italian
Genealogical Records, I would like to read a more detailed
account. Can someone recommend a book which is thorough,
yet reads easily?
Also, are there any books with regard to history on the Marche
region?
wldspirit
Genealogical Records, I would like to read a more detailed
account. Can someone recommend a book which is thorough,
yet reads easily?
Also, are there any books with regard to history on the Marche
region?
wldspirit
Re: History Book...
There are so many boojk about Italian history starting with paleolithic times thru unrecorded and recorded history up to the present that will boggle your mind as it does mine. The best way is to choose the time period of italian history and then seek out history books either thru google or the internet. On the other hand references to Marche region number about 6000 in www.tiscali.it and you can rummage thru the english references after writing in MARCHE REHION in the title. Peter
Re: History Book...
Trafford Cole did a good job at presenting a brief summary......
but he did break it down into periods of time......which would make perfect
sense in locating reading material......thanks Peter.
6000 books on the marche region.........wow. maybe i will get lucky and be able to narrow it down to the province and town i am researching.
wldspirit
but he did break it down into periods of time......which would make perfect
sense in locating reading material......thanks Peter.
6000 books on the marche region.........wow. maybe i will get lucky and be able to narrow it down to the province and town i am researching.
wldspirit
Re: History Book...
Its done already see above re collefero. peter
Re: History Book...
History of the Italian people; by Giuliano Procacci
I don’t own this book but it has been recommended by two Italians. The following excerpt is from http://www.penguin.ca/nf/Book/BookDispl ... 01,00.html
“From the early years, when its cities and towns were self-governing, to the national rise to power of fascism this century, Italy has undergone many upheavals: political, social, economic and cultural. Pinpointing the year 1000 AD as a time when European supremacy began to take root, the author traces Italy's progression within its European context. Communes of the eleventh century to the birth of the European Renaissance and on to the role of Italy in two world wars, this study of a people's evolution won the author the Viareggio Prize. “
The Oxford Illustrated History of Italy (Oxford Illustrated Histories)
by George Holmes
Good overview of Italian history.
A History of Contemporary Italy: Society and Politics, 1943-1988
by Paul Ginsborg
The best work on postwar Italian history.
Italy and Its Discontents: Family, Civil Society, State
by Paul Ginsborg
A more contemporary look at Italy.
Insight Guide Italy (Insight Guides Italy)
by Emily Hatchwell "
Though the insight guides are considered travel guides, they are a wonderful resource on the history and culture of the country. I have the Naples guide and found it very helpful on understanding the Neapolitans ethos and all the layers of history and culture present in Naples.
The Italians by Luigi Barzini
Not a history book and a bit dated but an interesting look at the national character.
The books mentioned are all available in Amazon. I read on another thread that you’re going to travel to Italy soon. Once you’re there you might want to find a bookstore that carries a good selection of books in English and check the Italian history section. You will find a larger selection than what Amazon carries. To assist you on a good book choice, ask the sales clerk for a book recommendation. Feltrinelli and Mondadori are two big publishing companies and book sellers with stores in all major Italian cities.
Buona lettura!
I don’t own this book but it has been recommended by two Italians. The following excerpt is from http://www.penguin.ca/nf/Book/BookDispl ... 01,00.html
“From the early years, when its cities and towns were self-governing, to the national rise to power of fascism this century, Italy has undergone many upheavals: political, social, economic and cultural. Pinpointing the year 1000 AD as a time when European supremacy began to take root, the author traces Italy's progression within its European context. Communes of the eleventh century to the birth of the European Renaissance and on to the role of Italy in two world wars, this study of a people's evolution won the author the Viareggio Prize. “
The Oxford Illustrated History of Italy (Oxford Illustrated Histories)
by George Holmes
Good overview of Italian history.
A History of Contemporary Italy: Society and Politics, 1943-1988
by Paul Ginsborg
The best work on postwar Italian history.
Italy and Its Discontents: Family, Civil Society, State
by Paul Ginsborg
A more contemporary look at Italy.
Insight Guide Italy (Insight Guides Italy)
by Emily Hatchwell "
Though the insight guides are considered travel guides, they are a wonderful resource on the history and culture of the country. I have the Naples guide and found it very helpful on understanding the Neapolitans ethos and all the layers of history and culture present in Naples.
The Italians by Luigi Barzini
Not a history book and a bit dated but an interesting look at the national character.
The books mentioned are all available in Amazon. I read on another thread that you’re going to travel to Italy soon. Once you’re there you might want to find a bookstore that carries a good selection of books in English and check the Italian history section. You will find a larger selection than what Amazon carries. To assist you on a good book choice, ask the sales clerk for a book recommendation. Feltrinelli and Mondadori are two big publishing companies and book sellers with stores in all major Italian cities.
Buona lettura!
Re: History Book...
while i have enjoyed surfing the net and reading what is available
online...there is nothing like curling up with a good book.....
I have printed off the above list.....thank you...
wldspirit
we have yet to set a firm date.......there are at least four family
members going.....I want to go by August....my mother wants to wait
till next spring..
I want to stay near Talamello to enable more
research...my mother wants to stay with family in Collefero......
regardless...I am fully preparing for the background on history,
language lessons, ( I am the only generation that does not speak Italian,
the two before me does ) and I am buying a good quality digital camera
with cd capability in hopes that the parish will allow access to records.
online...there is nothing like curling up with a good book.....
I have printed off the above list.....thank you...
wldspirit
we have yet to set a firm date.......there are at least four family
members going.....I want to go by August....my mother wants to wait
till next spring..
I want to stay near Talamello to enable more research...my mother wants to stay with family in Collefero......
regardless...I am fully preparing for the background on history,
language lessons, ( I am the only generation that does not speak Italian,
the two before me does ) and I am buying a good quality digital camera
with cd capability in hopes that the parish will allow access to records.
