| View Larger Image | Building Little Italy: Philadelphia's Italians Before Mass Migration | Hardcoverby Richard N. Juliani (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Pennsylvania State University Press | | Page Count: | 398 Pages | | Publication Date: | April 01, 1998 | | Sales Rank: | 3,979,928rd |
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Philadelphia's first Italian immigrants arrived in the mid-18th century with artists, scholars, tradesmen and entrepreneurs establishing a community - one of the first "Little Italies" in America. This study tells the story of the community and profiles the immigrant experience in its early stages. |
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Building Little Italy - a Valuable Story and Reference Tool  5 Stars
August 30, 1999
In Building Little Italy: Philadelphia's Italians Before Mass Migration, Richard Juliani provides a volume that would be of value to many interested readers. Building Little Italy tells the story of the early Italian immigrant to the City of Brotherly Love, complete with the everyday challenges and hurdles faced by this fledgling group. This book brings to life many new details and is in many ways groundbreaking, as little if any has been published in this area before. Dr. Juliani provides a painstakingly researched tome, with statistical information beautifully complimented by wonderful photos. No rocks are left unturned. For those interested in Italian American or European cultural history, Juliani allows you to step into the shoes of an early Italian immigrant - attempting to adjust to a new nation while trying to maintain ties to his people. Some of the immigrants met with more success than others. Several early Italians in Philadelphia contributed a wealth to this ethnically rich city, and others were on hand to see many historical events. In addition to being a fascinating cultural read, Building Little Italy is an excellent reference tool for those studying this area on a scholarly level. This volume will be a worthwhile addition to the bookshelf of many. It is wholeheartedly recommended to any readers interested in Italian American culture or research.
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