{"product_id":"the-italian-left-in-the-twentieth-century-a-history-of-the-socialist-and-communist-parties-9780253331076","title":"The Italian Left in the Twentieth Century: A History of the Socialist and Communist Parties","description":"\u003cp\u003e\" . . . a very fair and intelligent description of the vicissitudes of the two parties and students seeking a readable and jargon-free overview of the subject-matter should be directed to this text.\" --History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"De Grand's study is exceptional in its comprehensive historical perspective . . . a revealing and evocative synthesis.\" --Marion S. Miller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"De Grand is a useful guide to the complex history of the Italian left.\" --Thomas R. Brooks, New York City Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent overview of the vital Italian left-wing . . . \" --Book Reader\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a well-written, readable, rather detailed though not ponderous, discussion of the politics of the parties of the Italian Left in this century up to the present time.\" --Perspective\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" . . . will add immeasurably to our understanding of and appreciation for a country tormented at various times in the past century.\" --Mediterranean Quarterly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" . . . well-written and extensively researched . . . De Grand illustrates a clear and obvious path of development on the Italian left . . . \" --L'Italo-Americano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is . . . a pleasure to note the appearance of Alexander De Grand's book . . . By providing an almost side-by-side summary of the thought and action of both parties . . . De Grand renders a unique contribution.\" --American Historical Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" . . . a good starting point for students of Italian history and politics, as well as anyone with an interest in the modern European Left. . . . It offers both a solid introduction to, and a persuasive interpretation of, its subject.\" --Journal of Modern History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Grand chronicles the history of the Italian Socialist and Communist parties--natural allies yet also enemies, in the struggle to reform society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50858408182034,"sku":"9780253331076","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_399816d7-7e00-4da0-a22d-f9b1b58fa2cf.jpg?v=1737542876","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-italian-left-in-the-twentieth-century-a-history-of-the-socialist-and-communist-parties-9780253331076","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}