Matera, 1945-1960: The History of a 'National Disgrace' - Paperback

by Pierpaolo Antonello (Other), Robert S. C. Gordon (Other), Patrick McGauley (Author)

The southern Italian city of Matera was dubbed a national disgrace in the immediate post-war period due to media and political focus on its distinctive cave homes, the Sassi. This book explores how and why Matera came to be viewed in such negative terms and investigates the impact this had on the city's social and urban development.

Author Biography

Patrick McGauley holds a PhD in Italian studies from University College London. He is originally from Wicklow Town, Ireland and currently lives in London.