Italy

Product Description

This fantastic series provides the most up-to-date information possible using maps diagrams charts & specially commissioned photos to support up-to-the minute text. Meticulously researched each book offers a fascinating insight into the life of the country providing an ideal support for GCSE Geography studies as well as providing general information about the countries of the world. Italy is one of the most urbanised countries of Europe with a colourful history stretching back over 3 000 years. Dramatic ruins of ancient Rome & works of art from Italys Renaissance period attract thousands of tourists each year. The countrys landscape is varied with dramatic mountain ranges fiery volcanoes sun-drenched sandy beaches & fertile plains. Italy is often seen as a country of two halves with divisions between the highly industrialised north & the more agricultural less prosperous south. This book examines the economy landscape & people of Italy today & what the future might hold for the country.