Italian is the official language of Italy which is spoken by 93 percent. The migrations of Indo-European peoples into Italy probably began about in the 9th century B.C. until it was overthrown by the Romans in the 3rd century B.C. From 800 on‚ the Holy Roman Catholic popes‚ Normans and Saracens all vied for control over various segments of the Italian peninsula. So‚ even though that Italy remained politically fragmented for centuries it became the cultural center of the western world from the 13th
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Economic Problems of Italy Intruduction Italy‚ is a boot shaped country in south-south eastern Europe. Italy‚ also known as the Italian Republic‚ is one of the seven most industrialized countries in the world. This lineup includes: United States‚ Russia‚ Germany‚ England‚ Japan‚ China and Italy. Main Industries/Resources Italy is a highly productive and industrialized country. Some main industries are as follows: food‚ mining‚ and manufacturing. Starting with food is Italy’s most recognizable
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Propaganda in Fascist Italy It is quoted that “Propaganda was the key factor in the consolidation of the Fascist regime in Italy in the years 1922-9.” Based off of this statement‚ propaganda was the key factor for consolidating power. What about the other factors? Is propaganda even the most important factor? Propaganda did help with power consolidation‚ but this paper will argue whether I agree with it or not. Mussolini realized the importance of the Italian media when he was the
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Unification of Italy: Pros and Cons After the Congress of Vienna Italy consisted of six separate states. Controversy over whether or not Italy should be unified stirred up during the mid to late 1800’s. The unification of the Italian states was an ongoing debate for quite some time. During the years of the debates people found the unification to be positive change‚ a negative change‚ and some had different opinions for their own certain reasons. Those who agreed that Italy should be unified
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Imagine riding through the waterways of Venice‚ Italy‚ taking in all the beautiful sights and smell of perfectly cooked pasta streaming from numerous waterfront restaurants. If I could be any place in the world right now‚ this is where I would be found. Italy’s rich culture and celebrated history combined with its breathtaking scenery makes it a desired destination for anyone. Some of the main reasons why I would like to be there is to find out more about my family history and see the many worthwhile
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Italy is a great country with many attractions‚ major cities known around the world‚ along with many industries‚ and agricultural products grown there. It is a great place for vacationing and exploring‚ there is so much to see. There is a parliamentary government with a Senate and a Chamber of Deputies. The capital of Italy is Rome and the population is 57‚401‚000. There is so much to learn about Italy along with very much to see. Italy is a country known for many things one of them being its
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INTERCULTURAL FEEDBACK | Brittany | | | SUMMARY INTRODUCTION I – HOFSTEDE MODEL II – CULTURE NORMS AND VALUE SYSTEMS CONCLUSION BIBLIOGRAPHY INTRODUCTION Brittany was shaped in course of the centuries by the nature and by the men whose everyday life remains still confidentially connected to the environment and to the territory. With Rennes‚ its capital‚ and all 1270 municipalities‚ it reveals geography as well as a culture as rich as diverse. The agriculture and the fishing still have
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Geographically‚ Italy is comprised of a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea‚ as well as two large islands. The shape of Italy has been depicted as a ‘boot’ in many cartoons and drawings for years. The country covers over 116‚000 square miles‚ making it approximately the combined size of Florida and Georgia. (Killinger‚ 2002) Italy is a democratic republic that has a current population of around 60 million people‚ making it the twenty-third most populous country in the world. Italy is a founding
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the fascist experiment in Italy was a failure. Benito Mussolini aimed to make the world safe for the middle class‚ small business owners‚ property owners‚ and people in the agricultural area. Through this‚ Mussolini gained support of the majority of the population. There is no doubt that most of the support was actually the work of propaganda and rhetoric rather than the real thing’. The government made desperate attempts to significantly increase the birthrate in Italy. In 1927‚ Mussolini launched
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Interpreting and creating an objective historical construct of archaic Italy is an extremely arduous and complex task due to the lack of a written record. Moreover‚ this issue is exacerbated because the Romans integrated their early history with mythology. Additionally‚ many of the Roman historians are writing their accounts several centuries later‚ and several of these histories‚ of the Roman republic and monarchy‚ are interlaced with fiction‚ and the biases of the authors. There were no historical
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