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"What is it that makes Italy such a special country, one that has caught foreigners' attention since time immemorial, at times inspiring admiration and at others sparking hostility and ridicule? In other words, why has the story of this nation been so eventful, so controversial? Italy's international status fluctuates much like the stock market: It can reach remarkable highs, but it can also plummet. The first people responsible for such uncertainties...