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Paul Hofmann

That Fine Italian Hand

English · Paperback / Softback

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Description

No other people over so long a history have shown a greater knack for survival than the Italians. In this wryly affectionate book, Hofmann reveals his adopted countrymen in all their glorious paradoxes, capturing their national essence as no other book has done since Luigi Barzini's classic, The Italians. The national art of "arrangement"-- dodging taxes, double-dealing, working only as hard as one must-- is counteracted by Italian inventive genius, gusto for life, fierce individuality, deep family bonds (as well as animosities), and a marvelously hedonistic sophistication.

About the author

Paul Hofmann

Product details

Authors	Paul Hofmann
Publisher	St. Martins Press-3pl

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	05.09.2000

EAN	9780805017298
ISBN	978-0-8050-1729-8
No. of pages	256
Dimensions	140 mm x 216 mm x 15 mm
Weight	366 g
Subject	Travel > Travel guides > Europe

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