The rather grandiose title is somewhat embarrassing, but I think it turned out to be a very interesting book and I hope you try reading it.

使用这个夸张的题目有些不好意思，但是我认为是很有趣的书，希望你们能够阅读。

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Instead, the duel between Berlusconi and Bersani ended up a somewhat embarrassing battle of silly promises and, ultimately, broken dreams for Italians who will find that however difficult they thought things were, they are bound to get worse.

CNN: Italy tumbles into 'chaotic uncertainty'