The Shortest History of Italy: 3,000 Years from the Romans to the Renaissance to a Modern Republic - A Retelling for Our Times

It’s difficult to imagine a world without Italian influence, from pizza to pianos this star-studded retelling of Italy’s past weaves the tale of an empire rife with uncertainty even as its culture spilled over it's changing borders. Take a rollercoaster ride through the plague and the renaissance to WWII and modernity with key events and people that paint a vibrant portrait of a country whose political and cultural legacies enrich our lives so elegantly today.