The Journey of the Italians in America

by Vincenza Scarpaci

Book Overview

"Scarpaci has done an excellent job chronicling Italian American history and all Italian Americans should be proud to own a copy of this book."--Italian Tribune

Italians have influenced American life since the beginning of the new Republic. Thomas Jefferson adapted the classic Italian architecture of Andrea Palladio in designing his home and the University of Virginia; discussed agronomy and political philosophy with his neighbor, the Italian-trained...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589802454
• ISBN13: 9781589802452
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"