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Books on Italian Culture and History

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Italy's Contributions to the World

The Proud Italians The Proud Italians
One of the few books that links modern and ancient Italy to explain the vast contributions of the Italic people Written by a founder of our institute.
$22 ($18 for members)
  Sprezzatura Sprezzatura: 50 Ways Italian Genius Shaped the World
Details how Italy has exerted an influence in world affairs and culture all out of proportion to its size and population.
$12 ($10 for members)
 
Righteous Enemy Righteous Enemy
An eye-opening video documentary by B'nai B'rith details Italian government and military efforts to save tens of thousands of Jews from the Nazi death camps.
$150 ($125 for members)
  Italians First Italians First!
Facts you never knew that confirm our heritage as numero uno.
$15 ($10 for members)
 
Five Centuries
        of Italian American History Five Centuries of Italian American History
An easy-to-read thumbnail summary of Italian American progress..
$7.50 ($5 for members)
  Frogmen First Battles Frogmen First Battles
The authors recount the history of underwater warfare--a new type of guerrila war developed by the Italian navy toward the end of World War I and completely inplemented during World War II..
$20 ($15 for members)
 
Antonio
        Meucci: The Father of the Telephone Antonio Meucci: The Father of the Telephone
This video tells the story of the Staten Island inventor who preceded Alexander Bell in the invention of the telephone. This bittersweet documentary is a must see.
$25 ($20 for members)
  Four Centures Four Centuries
Giovanni Schiavo's monumental work on Italian American history. A family heirloom. This is the book that all other authors quote.
$40 ($30 for members)
 
America: The
        Italian Legacy America: The Italian Legacy (Law and Equality)
Our unique documentary video narrated by Geraldine Ferraro shows how American freedoms were inspired by Roman government and law.
$25 ($20 for members)
  Lincoln's Foreign Legion Lincoln's Foreign Legion
The Italic contributions during the Civil War. A wealth of surprising information.
$40 ($35 for members)
 

Historic Injustices

Vendetta by Richard Gambino Vendetta
A true story of the worst lynching in America.
$10 ($8 for members)
  Sacco and Vanzetti Sacco and Vanzetti: The Verdict of History
The story of the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti.
$28 ($25 for members)
 

Italic History - Classical and Modern

The Roman
        Way The Roman Way
The humanity of the ancient Italic people is seen through their literature and satirical plays.We invented motherhood as well as satire!.
$25 ($20 for members)
  Italian Roots Italian Roots
A step-by-step guide to trace your family heritage..
$19 ($14 for members)
 
Caesar and Christ Caesar and Christ
By Will Durant. No one can truly understand the Italian or Christian heritage without a grounding in classical Italy. This is the book!
$10 ($8 for members)
  The Renaissance The Renaissance
By Will Durant. Probably the most complete source of information on the Rinascimento you'll ever find. Amazing detail.
$30 ($25 for members)
 
Blood of My Blood Blood of My Blood
A masterful study of the history, sociology and psychology of first-, second- and third-generation Italian Americans.
$10 ($8 for members)
 
 

Italian Genius

deBono's Thinking Course deBono's Thinking Course
deBono describes his concept of "lateral thinking" and provides tools for improving thinking.
$10 ($8 for members)
  Classic Pasta Classic Pasta
This is the official pasta cookbook of the Institute. For sheer beauty and ease of instruction it can make you a master of pasta cuisine..
$25 ($20 for members)
Grandmother
        Said It Best Grandmother Said It Best
The earthy wisdom of our forebears, much quoted.
$15 ($10 for members)
 
 
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