The Golden Milestone
Over 2500 Years of Italian Contributions to Civilization
by Russell Esposito
Editorial Reviews*
"A milestone achievement...no other book (on Italian heritage) offers readers more....Esposito's ability to blend facts with humor and personal anecdotes makes this book educational and a delight to read."--- C.J. Lepore, Publisher of Amici Magazine
" The Golden Milestone...really is a treasure trove...it covers an amazing sweep of Italic heritage and history." --- Bob Masullo, KYDS 91.5 FM.
Also, read the FIVE STAR reviews on www.amazon.com and read the online Table of Contents, Preface and Introduction.(350 pages and 27 illustrations).
More about the book*
This comprehensive book on Italian heritage contains 20 encyclopedic chapters on every subject, from the arts and sciences to sports and entertainment celebrities. Well written with some humorous anecdotes and stories.
It covers the wonders of ancient Rome, Renaissance Italy, as well as, modern contributions by Italians and Italian-Americans. The book is illustrated and contains an amazing collection of inventions and accomplishments.
For example, Italians invented the piano, violin, opera, ballet, battery, telescope, radio, telephone (in NYC before Alexander Bell) and split the first atom. Did you know that the Lincoln memorial in Washington D.C. was carved by Italians in NYC and that most of the world's most famous fairy tales were written by Italians, for example Cinderella, Snow White, Pinocchio.
Two ways to order, BUT FIRST go to www.italianculture.com, then select either...
- the Amazon.com link that takes you directly to the book's lisitng.
- the link to the book's publisher www.nylearninglibrary.com and get TAX FREE and FREE shipping in U.S.(only $2.95 to Canada and $5.95 for other international)
Retails for $19.95 US
Also, write to the publisher, The New York Learning Library, for quantity discount
programs.
* This information was provided by The Italian Culture Website
