Category Archives: California

The Controversy over Who Owns the Art of the World

Posted on October 1, 2015 by babbityjean

The Controversy over Who Owns the Art of the World Recently I read a book called “Loot” by Sharon Waxman on the battle over the stolen treasures of the Ancient World.  Here are some of the issues and questions raised. … Continue reading →

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Amadeo Giannini: Il banchiere del popolo

Posted on June 25, 2015 by babbityjean

Amadeo Pietro Giannini (San Jose, 1870 – 1949) era un banchiere statunitense. I suoi genitori erano immigrati italiani, che provenivano da Favale di Malvaro vicino a Genova in Luguria. Il padre Giovanni emigrò per partecipare alla “corsa all’oro” in California … Continue reading →

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Amadeo Giannini: The Banker of the People

Posted on June 25, 2015 by babbityjean

Amadeo Peter Giannini (San Jose, 1870 – 1949) was a famous American banker. His parents were Italian immigrants who came from Favale di Malvaro near Genoa in the region of Luguria. The father, Giovanni, emigrated to pursue the California Gold … Continue reading →

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