A Look at Italy in History

Early Settlers in ItalyThe earliest important settlers inwith the Christian Democrat Party (DC) being the
Italy were Etruscans. The Etruscans built settlements indominant party over the years.Political and Economical
the northern area of Italy before the sixth century B.C.Status of Italy TodayItaly today elects a President for
Rome, known as The Empire, was determined toa seven-year term. A Prime Minister is appointed by
extend its influence around the world, and thus madethe President, who is usually the leader of the
the Mediterranean advertisement, using thedominating party. Since 1945, Italy has grown rapidly in
Mediterranean Sea for trade of food, wood, tin, cottonengineering and manufacturing. Agriculturally, wheat,
and silver with other great nations.A Spiraltomatoes, sugar beet, grapes and maze are key
DownwardPressures from without and discord fromcrops in Italy today. Italy is a leading wine producer in
within led to the destruction of the empire by the fifththe world. Italy also conducts trade with European
century. The Germans assumed power of Italy,Union partners as well as other countries such as
representing the Eastern Emperor in Constantinople.Saudi Arabia, Libya, Canada, Russian Federation,
They tried to keep the Roman lifestyle alive, however.United States and parts of Latin America.Tourism in
After a couple of changes in power, Italy becameItaly is strong, and there are many hot tourist areas
broken up into several states by the late sixthand cities that thrive on travellers each year. Resorts,
century.Over the next millennium, Italy became amuseums, restaurants and attractions can be found in
complex land with the Holy Roman Empire and thealmost every city and along many beaches in Italy. As
Papacy taking control in the north and several differenthistory has shown, Italy's influence in Europe has been
groups of people taking over in the south, such asamazing, and remains strong today.You can find
Muslims, Normans, Bourbons and others.Medievalinternational cell phones and service for Italy from Free
Period in ItalyCharlemagne took control of northern Italyincoming calls from all countries night and day and
during the eighth century. Throughout the remainder ofcalling the states is just US $.60 per minute! They rent
the Medieval period, his successors tried to recreateand sell phones and satellite phones as well.John
imperial power as Rome had with noDulaney, born Dec. 11th, 1946, married with children.
success.Florence, Milan, Genoa and Venice becameLiving most years since 1969 outside the USA and
independent cities during the 11th century. Meanwhile inworking in motion pictures since 1965 I started with my
the South, Muslims took control of Sicily during the ninthwife, Jojo, in March of 1994 in San Francisco, Ca.
century, and then Normans took over in 1059, whoI've lived in or been to approximately 36 countries and
controlled most of the south.During the 12th century,have lived under Democracies, Socialism, Communism,
Italy became a great center of culture for Europedictatorships, kingdoms and others. There is nothing like
while under the rule of Roger II. During the 15th century,home.
the popes had tremendous influence over theI participated at Channel Four in Manila, Philippines
diplomacy of Italy, and this period began to bloom in artduring the "People Power Revolution" and stood, with
and culture, thus causing the Italian Renaissance.my wife's brother, along with half a million others
Writers such as Aristio, Guicciardini and Machiavelliagainst the threat of tank attack.
came to surface, and popes supported artists such asI have witnessed the ruinous effects of Socialism
Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.From theCommunism /Dictatorship in dozens of countries and
16th century to the 18th century, the Spanish began totoday enjoy the remains of our freedoms and
influence Italy more than the French with Milan, Sicilyprotections of the Constitution in the USA here in
and Naples being dominated by the Hapsburgs. SmallerCalifornia.
states in Italy changed hands frequently, but the largeWorking in front of and behind the camera films
states kept their independence.Following thearound the world we removed to the suburbs and a
Enlightenment of the 18th century, Hapsburg rule wasquiet life, for a few years. We still have property in
opposed. In 1861, Victor Emmanuel II was crowned asUmbria, Italy, some is for sale. After all is said and done
the first King of Italy, and Florence became the capital.I count my children, wife Jojo and my friends as my
Venice and Rome were not annexed completely untilonly real treasure.
ten years later. Italy was declared a republic in 1946,