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Biography of an Industrial Town

Terni, Italy, 18312014

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424 pages
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15 hours

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Focusing on the industrial revolution's impact, this pioneering oral history explores Terni, a steel town in Central Italy, highlighting its significance as Italy's first large industrial enterprise. The narrative is enriched by over 200 voices spanning five generations, sharing stories, songs, myths, and memories. These personal accounts are intricately woven with archival materials, offering a comprehensive view of the labor movement's rise and decline, capturing the essence of a community shaped by its industrial past.

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Biography of an Industrial Town, Alessandro Portelli

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2018
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