Verdi: A True Italian Hero

Though Giuseppe Verdi is well-known for his classic Italian operas, Rigoletto, Aida and La Traviata, he was an important figure in the development of modern Italy. San Jose State political science and humanities professor emeritus, William McCraw, will discuss what makes Verdi a true Italian hero. Professor McCraw has a PhD from Stanford University and was a Fulbright scholar at the University of Rome