Italy has always been a critical part of world history and creative thinking. Italy is one of the most well know places for it’s amazing land, people, food, and many more. I am going to tell you about how amazing Italy is and how many amazing places there are to visit in Italy. The first paragraph will be on the beautiful land. The second paragraph will be about the different types of food. The third paragraph will be about the many, many different people there are and what they do. The fourth paragraph
total population of Italy, along with population distribution, and population density. Topics such as the country’s linguistic, religion, and ethnic diversity will be touched upon as well. Lastly, the countries government, and their military will be explained. Let us begin with Italy’s overall population. In July 2013, Italy’s population came in at 61,482,297. This makes Italy the fourth most populated European country, and twenty third overall in the world. The population of Italy is mostly influenced
The political history of Italy is quite extensive. The Greeks were the first to settle in Italy and established colonies in the southern part of the country and in Sicily. There was not a sense of political reality as much as there was a civilization (Windows on Italy- History). While the Greeks controlled the south the Gauls, or Celtic people, ruled the north and the Po Valley. But the most important group to settle in Italy was the Etruscans. Because of their advanced civilization, the Etruscans
Unification of Italy Q: Describe & Explain the Unification of Italy. The Unification of Italy divides in to 3 main stages: 1815-1830: Revolts all over Italy. Revolts are suppressed. 1848-1849: Revolts all over Italy. Revolts are suppressed. 1858-1870: The unification of Italy Introduction To understand the unification of Italy, matters before the revolution need to be examined. Up until 1716, Italy was just a big piece of land divided among small kingdoms of monarchs. (ref. H.O. #1
disease. Gothic architecture has enjoyed several revivals over the centuries, proving its endurance inspite of the changing world. Gothic architecture transcended national boundaries and created organized labor. The Gothic Period in Western European history was indicative of their dominance of world culture in the centuries to come. Gothic architecture showed Western Europeans that they were capable of great feats of engineering and art. This was at a time when the region had emerged from the “Dark
self-gratification through art, literature, and architecture. Their achievements would go on to influence future generations for centuries to come. The Renaissance originated and was centered in Italy, and without Italian contributions, European society would not have entered a new era. At the beginning of the Renaissance, Italy was divided into approximately 250 self-governing city-states, ranging from small towns of 2,000 individuals to some of the largest cities in Europe at the time, such as Florence, Milan
India and Italy have been part of the world since long time, both of the countries share unique features in them. India and Italy recently started having even stronger bonds with each other. Both the countries are part of ancient civilizations; people of India and Italy have continuous civilization since 2500 B.C.E. Both the countries can be compared and contrasted on the basics of their culture, religion, economy, history and trade stats etc. I have never seen Italy in my life but I hear people
you know about Italian history? The Italian flag has three stripes: green, white, and red. The country of Italy is slightly bigger than the state of Arizona. Italy is bordered by France, Switzerland, and Austria. Italy has a republic government. Up until the 1600s, Italy was considered the central place for western culture. It was also the starting point of the Roman Empire and the Roman Catholic Church. Italy also had numerous amounts of famous artists. In Ancient Rome, Italy was the center for all
Nothing" takes place in Messina, a city-state of Renaissance Italy. The Renaissance was a period in European history believed to have been between AD 1300 and AD 1600 with a feudal society of agricultural economy and church dominated culture. It was during the Renaissance that Europe was transformed into a society dominated by central political institutions with education, arts and music heavily influenced by the Christian religion. In Italy, cities such as Florence, Ferrara, Milan, and Venice flourished
The life in which Benito Mussolini lived was different from those who were more behaved and mannered like polite young men were supposed to be. He as well changed the way life would be lived for the people who resided in Italy, as he brought Fascism to their each and everyone of their lives, under his command. Mussolini eventually became a leader in whom some people soon to aspire and follow his footsteps, some more evil than others. Growing up as a young boy in the late 1800’s, with having little
COFFEE AND ITS HISTORY Next to oil, coffee is the most valuable legally traded commodity in the world. Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from coffee beans which are roasted. They are gotten from the seeds of berries from the Coffea plant. There are two more popularly grown types of coffee beans, which are Arabica, and Robusta. The earliest sighting of coffee was in Ethiopia, arguably in the 11th century, but the first credible sighting of coffee drinking was in the middle of the 15th century in
and colorful gardens. The place you just imagined is Italy. Italy is a country that is located in south-central Europe, and embodies a Mediterranean coastline, as well as numerous Italian islands. If I could visit any place in the world, it would be Italy. This is because of the wonderful attractions, the rich history, and the exuberant culture. First of all, I would visit Italy because it has many
Madisyn Freymiller Hoff-4 15 May 2014 Italy Italy has many breath taking places to visit. Italy is known for their tourist attractions. Italy is very similar to the United States, except for its amazing food. Italy’s history is remarkable, with many different wars, leaders, and allies. The history of Italy has affected the geography, culture, government, and economy resulting in many issues. “The Etruscans were the most important and powerful people in Italy before the Romans” (Throp 6). “According
However, the country I have always wanted to visit is Italy. Italy is located in Europe and it is famous for its ancient history, architectural heritage, culture and even food. It is my dream to visit Italy with my family one day. There are many reasons why I would like to visit Italy. First of all, I am really interested in Italy’s ancient history and architectural heritage. Rome, the capital city of Italy is one of the most significant cities in history ruled by the famous Roman kings such as Alexander
its own name, the northern part has very large plains and the coasts are all lined with cliffs. Diggings all over Italy reveal a modern human occurrence held back to what they called, the “Paleolithic period”, about 200,000 years ago. Back in about the 8th and 7th centuries BC Greek colonies were made all along the coast of Sicily and along the southern part of the peninsula of Italy. The Romans used to call this place the "Magna Graecia" this place was severely inhabited by the Greeks. At the start
cultures spread out through many different countries. The country of Italy has had an impact on the world through its unique geography, culture and history. Italian culture and influences on world economies can be seen everywhere from food to cars and clothes. The impact that Italy has had on the rest of the world is profound than you may think. Rugged mountains, coastal lowlands and some plains define the Italian terrain. Italy, which has 7,600 kilometers of coastline, is a peninsula since the
With a history of gladiatorial contest and public spectacles, Italy, also known as the Italian Republic is famous for its early history of the Roman Empire and the many battles fought in a colosseum that still stands today. Till this day, the concrete and sand edifice prevails as a tourist attraction for everyone to see. Thus, the Ancient Romans are known for sculpting history through their Roman principles all throughout Italy. On top of the Roman Empire, Italy grew to be the birthplace of the Renaissance
Before the mid-1800’s, Italy and Germany were split into many different republics, city-states, and principalities until two men unified each respective country. These men used every means available to them to unify their countries and further expand their realms as well as securing the safety of their country. They also, at times, worked together in order to expand and secure their borders specifically against the Austrians. Leading politicians Otto Von Bismarck and Camillo Cavour united their countries
Chinatown and Little Italy Have you ever taken a stroll down the lower eastside of Manhattan? It’s a great place to be indeed. The many smells of fine Chinese and Italian food flood the streets. Yes this is where the famous Chinatown and Little Italy is located in New York City. There are more then just fine foods, shops, and people. In fact there is a lot of history behind these two towns that many people do not know about. How they came to be and what makes each town unique. First you have the
off the southern coast” (Traditional Italian). However, many years ago, Italy was made up of different nations, conquered by many, and it experienced vast influences from different countries. These impacts would shape the food of Italy and its’ culture. Italian food began about 13,000 years ago and became recognized when “the Etruscans, Greeks, and Romans moved into the Italian peninsula around 1,000 BCE” (Italian Food History). By about 400 BCE the Romans had taken control of this diverse area.