Four Centuries of Italian-American History
Author : Giovanni Ermenegildo Schiavo
Publisher :
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 38,51 MB
Release : 1955
Category : Italians
ISBN :
Four Centuries of Italian-American History
Author : Giovanni Ermenegildo Schiavo
Publisher :
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 11,31 MB
Release : 1952
Category : Italians
ISBN :
Book Description
La Storia
Author : Jerre Mangione
Publisher :
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 43,39 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
Book Description
The lives of millions of fellow Americans.
The Italian-americans
Author : Maria Laurino
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,49 MB
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : History
ISBN : 0393241297
Book Description
This richly researched, beautifully illustrated volume illuminates an important, overlooked part of American history. From extensive archival materials and interviews with well-known Italian Americans, Maria Laurino strips away stereotypes and nostalgia to tell the complicated, centuries-long story of the true Italian-American experience. Looking beyond the familiar Little Italys and stereotypes fostered by The Godfather and The Sopranos, Laurino reveals surprising, fascinating lives: Italian-Americans working on sugar-cane plantations in Louisiana to those who were lynched in New Orleans; the banker who helped rebuild San Francisco after the great earthquake; families interned as “enemy aliens” in World War II. From anarchist radicals to “Rosie the Riveter” to Nancy Pelosi, Andrew Cuomo, and Bill de Blasio; from traditional artisans to rebel songsters like Frank Sinatra, Dion, Madonna, and Lady Gaga, this book is both exploration and celebration of the rich legacy of Italian-American life. Readers can discover the history chronologically, chapter by chapter, or serendipitously by exploring the trove of supplemental materials. These include interviews, newspaper clippings, period documents, and photographs that bring the history to life.
The Routledge History of Italian Americans
Author : William Connell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 915 pages
File Size : 49,73 MB
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1135046700
Book Description
The Routledge History of Italian Americans weaves a narrative of the trials and triumphs of one of the nation’s largest ethnic groups. This history, comprising original essays by leading scholars and critics, addresses themes that include the Columbian legacy, immigration, the labor movement, discrimination, anarchism, Fascism, World War II patriotism, assimilation, gender identity and popular culture. This landmark volume offers a clear and accessible overview of work in the growing academic field of Italian American Studies. Rich illustrations bring the story to life, drawing out the aspects of Italian American history and culture that make this ethnic group essential to the American experience.
Italian Americans
Author : Barry Moreno
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,10 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Immigrants
ISBN : 9780764156243
Book Description
Glimpse of Italian American?s social customs, family life, traditional food and drink, festivals, and more. There are also brief biographies of famous Italian Americans who rose to prominence.
The Journey of the Italians in America
Author : Scarpaci, Vincenza
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 25,35 MB
Release :
Category : History
ISBN : 9781455606832
Book Description
The influence of Italians in American cuisine, industry, sports, entertainment, and language is profound. Using photographs to illustrate more than a century of Italian experiences in the United States, the author provides an intimate and informed glimpse into the history of prejudice, hardship, celebration, and success faced by this rich Mediterranean people. A celebration of common men and women alongside notable Italian American celebrities and public figures, this book is a cultural photo album.--From publisher description.
Long Island Italian Americans
Author : Salvatore J. LaGumina
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,90 MB
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1614239991
Book Description
For Italian immigrants and their descendants, moving from "the city" to Long Island was more than a change of address. Even though the move wasn't far geographically, the societal move was large--it signaled that the family had achieved the American Dream, and in turn, elements of Italian values and culture are visible all over the island. Italians helped to build Long Island, whether as laborers or as contractors, such as the Castagnas. They brought their culinary traditions and opened markets, such as the still family-owned Iavarone Brothers Foods and restaurants, including New Hyde Park's Umberto's. Italians' industrialism helped them thrive in fields as diverse as medicine, politics, theater, and winemaking (including the nationally recognized Banfi label). Join author Salvatore J. LaGumina to discover the remarkable contributions and vibrant culture of Italians and Italian-Americans on Long Island.
Becoming Americans
Author : Ilan Stavans
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,60 MB
Release : 2009
Category : SOCIAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 9781598532906
Book Description
Comprised mostly of memoirs with some fiction, this volume gathers selections from the writings of 85 immigrants from 45 countries that illustrate the changing views of immigrants in the United States.
Passage to Liberty
Author : Ken Ciongoli
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 36,31 MB
Release : 2002-10-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780060089023
Book Description
Passage to Liberty recaptures the drama of the 19th and 20th century immigration to America through photos, letters, and other artifacts -- uniquely replicated in three-dimensional facsimile form. In the tradition of Lest We Forget, Chronicle's bestselling interactive tour through the African American experience, the text uses the stories of individuals and families -- from early explorers, through the wave of 19th century impoverished families, to contemporary figures -- to recapture the rich heritage the Italian people carried with them over the waves, and planted anew in the American soil. Among the topics covered here are: The roots of American democracy in Roman history The migration of 15 million Italians, 1880-1920 Catholicism in Italian-American culture Food, music, and other Italian cultural traditions The Mafia: myth and reality Cultural icons: DiMaggio, Sinatra, Madonna & more As vibrant and packed full of history as previous volumes in this extraordinary series, Passage to Liberty is a splendid and loving tribute to the Italian-American experience.
