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Italy Portrait: Past Glory Divided Nation Faces Modern Boom
The piece surveys Italy's long history from Rome to modern industry, noting a dual Italy with a wealthy north and a impoverished south, emigration, and a rising economy. It highlights tourism, fashion, wages, living costs, and Italian lifestyles including cars, television, and dining culture.
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