The Italian Americans

by Bowen, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781422206096
• ISBN10: 1422206092
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-15
• Publisher: Mason Crest

Summary

During the 19th century, an outdated aristocracy and poor farming conditions throughout the southern part of Italy drove many poor Italians to immigrate to North American in search of a better life. Like most immigrant groups, the Italians endured prejudice and discrimination in the United States before finally being accepted.

Table of Contents

Introduction: America's Ethnic Heritage Barry Moreno	p. 7
The Story of Mario Vina	p. 11
Why They Came	p. 17
How They Came	p. 27
What They Did	p. 35
Where They Settled	p. 43
Influences and Attitudes	p. 47
Famous Italian Americans	p. 55
Chronology	p. 56
Glossary	p. 57
Further Reading	p. 60
Internet Resources	p. 61
Index	p. 62
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