Tobias Jones

The Dark Heart of Italy

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ISBN 13:: 9780571302932
author:: Tobias Jones
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 12.6 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: History, Europe, Italy
Condition:: New
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The Dark Heart of Italy is a thought-provoking account of the author's three-year journey across the Italian peninsula. In this updated edition, Tobias Jones delves deeper into the complex world of Italian football, where recent triumphs are often overshadowed by scandals. He revisits familiar haunts, including parliament, prisons, and courtrooms, to explore the country's ongoing struggles with corruption and crime.

Jones also reflects on the Berlusconi era, examining the impact of changing media and economic landscapes on Italian society. Through his observations, he sheds light on the country's unique blend of contradictions, from its passionate football culture to its complex relationship with crime and punishment.

This book offers a nuanced and insightful exploration of modern Italy, one that challenges readers' perceptions of a country often stereotyped as a place of sun-kissed beauty and corruption. With its unique blend of history, culture, and social commentary, The Dark Heart of Italy is a compelling read for anyone interested in Italian society and politics.

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