The Italian Communist Party 1976-81

The Italian Communist Party 1976-81, On the Threshold of Government by James Ruscoe. Published by MacMillan Press Ltd, London, 1982. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Gift dedication with long note on front loose end paper. 293 Pgs. ISBN 0333333993. Without the agreement of the Communist Party, the Italian Parliament cannot even send out Christmas cards. This is the paradox of Italian politics in the words of Premier Andreotti. Home of the Vatican, ruled by the Christian Democrats for 35 year, America's staunchest ally in Europe, Italy nevertheless has the western world's largest and most influential Communist Party completely integrated into its parliamentary system. This book offers a portrait of that party, the PCI, its leaders, members, policies, aspirations. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25942.