La bell'America: From La Rivoluzione to the Great Depression: An Italian Immigrant Family Remembered
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La bell'America: From La Rivoluzione to the Great Depression: An Italian Immigrant Family Remembered
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Overview
“This kind of historical data is rare today. . . . A tapestry of history, biography, personal reminiscence, and lessons.”—Michael Giallombardo, director/producer of La Terra Promessa
“A sweeping narrative of European and American history, and a lovingly crafted reminiscence. Graziano is an excellent storyteller. There is something in this book for everyone, not least of which is a very good read.”—Joan M. Crouse, author of The Homeless Transient in the Great Depression
“Writing in the tradition of C. Wright Mills, who defined [sociology] as the intersection between history and biography . . . this book clarifies the tremendous emigration from Italy. A very enjoyable read, suitable for general readers and students of history and sociology.”—Adeline Levine, author of Love Canal: Science, Politics, and People
A picture of Europe’s nineteenth century and the massive Italian immigration to America: wars and conflicts, popes and kings fighting the people’s demands for democratic government. When religion and royalty failed them, leaders created dictatorships and threw the world into bloody conflicts, killing hundreds of millions and virtually destroying Europe. Caught up were the poverty stricken, powerless common people who became the immigrants, pushed from Europe, pulled to America. Their history comes alive in the author’s deeply personal account of his family’s immigration and survival through the Great Depression.
Anthony M. Graziano, SUNY Buffalo professor emeritus and Italian chef, has written fifteen books and fifty articles in the field of psychology. His brother, parents, and extended family emigrated from Italy. He says, “This book is a celebration of immigrants. It speaks to us because we are all immigrants.”
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781935248019 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Leapfrog Press |
| Publication date: | 12/01/2009 |
| Series: | LeapSci |
| Pages: | 532 |
| Sales rank: | 1,024,669 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.50(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Preface ix
I Revolution and Promise
Chapter 1 The Turquoise Room (Nyack, 1935) 3
Chapter 2 Invaders and Popes (475-1700) Napoleon's Italy (1792-1815) 15
Chapter 3 The Barn and the Castle (Maida, 1815-1840) 27
Chapter 4 La rivoluzione (1840-1871) 48
Chapter 5 La rivoluzione mancata (1871-1900) 73
II Coming to America
Chapter 6 Lady Liberty (1900) 99
Chapter 7 Mario, Paolo, and Friends (1896-1902) 109
Chapter 8 Views of Maida: Teresa (1901-1909) 137
Chapter 9 The Giant at the Top of the Stairs (1909-1914) 165
Chapter 10 La Grande Guerra (1914-1919) 189
Chapter 11 Views of Maida: Teresa and Michele (1919-1927) 212
Chapter 12 The Move to America (1927-1930) 233
III The Great Depression
Chapter 13 The Depression (1932) 255
Chapter 14 The Lady from Rochester (1932-1936) 277
Chapter 15 The Sewing Machine (1936) 295
Chapter 16 The Truss (1937) 312
Chapter 17 The Visitors (1937) 324
Chapter 18 A Midsummer Knight's Dream (Nyack, 1938) 341
Chapter 19 The Stranger on Sidney's Porch (1939) 362
Chapter 20 An Angel Passes By (1939) 372
Chapter 21 'Nando's Wonderful Shoes (1939-1940) 388
Chapter 22 The Depression Eases (1940) 408
IV War
Chapter 23 The Map (1940-1941) 423
Chapter 24 "Time goes slow when you don t do nothin'!" (Nyack, 1941-1945) 449
V Promises Kept
Chapter 25 Good Years (Nyack, 1945-1950) 471
Chapter 26 At the Top of the Hill (Nyack, 2009) 489
Photo Album 501
References 513
Index 521
Author 523
What People are Saying About This
"This is a delightful, passionate and memorable rendition of a familiar and glorious tale. As the son of immigrants who were very much like Anthony Graziano's family, I was especially moved. Thank you for telling our story." --( Governor Mario M. Cuomo)