{"product_id":"the-italian-americans-a-history-hardcover","title":"The Italian Americans: A History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaria Laurino\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking beyond the familiar Little Italys and stereotypes fostered by \u003cem\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Sopranos\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.99 x 10.49 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755701698848,"sku":"9780393241297","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d3c9897677a38ccd42e820685bab839d.webp?v=1780066315","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-italian-americans-a-history-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}