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understand what has made the country and the people
learn how the country works today
get more out your studies and visits

Where did opera begin? Why are wine, women and song so important to the Italians? What is the connection between Italy and the fastest tractor in the world? Teach Yourself World Cultures: Italy answers these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of Italy: the country, its languages, its people, their way of life and culture and what makes them tick.

If you are studying for examinations which require a knowledge of the background of Italy and its civilisation, or if you are learning the language, in, for example, an evening class and want to know more about the country and how it works, this is the book for you. If your job involves travel and business relations, it will provide valuable and practical information about the ways and customs of the people you are working with. Or if you simply have an interest in Italy for whatever reason, it will broaden your knowledge about the country and its inhabitants.

Mike Zollo, co-author, is a head of modern languages at Britannia Royal Naval College and has been a Chief & Principal GCSE Examiner for 10 years.