Explore the arts, culture, and history of Italy through this accessibly written second edition.
Famous for the Colosseum in Rome, the canals of Venice, the renowned fashion houses of Milan, and the beauty of the Tuscan countryside, Italy is a vibrant tapestry of ancient landmarks and modern industry. In the 21st century, Italian history has been shaped by the transformative political influence of media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, who served multiple terms as prime minister, as well as migrant crises, a series of natural disasters, and the rise of populism culminating in the 2022 election of Giorgia Meloni, the first woman to lead Italy as prime minister. This second edition of The History of Italy provides readers with an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the long and ever-evolving history of Italy and its people.
Through chronological chapters, and helpful study aids like a timeline and biographical sketches, this book traces the history, politics, culture, and religion of Italy, showing how the country became what it is today.
- 313 pages
- English
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The History of Italy
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle Page
- Dedication Page
- Title Page
- Series Foreword
- Preface
- Timeline of Historical Events
- 1 An Introduction to Modern Italy
- 2 Italy in the Ancient and Classical Ages, 900 bc–400 AD
- 3 Italy in the Middle Ages, 400–1300
- 4 Renaissance Italy, 1300–1500
- 5 Early Modern Italy, 1500–1789
- 6 The French Revolution, Napoleon, and the Restoration of Austrian Power in Italy, 1789–1848
- 7 The Unification of Italy: The Risorgimento and the “Making of Italians,” 1848–1900
- 8 The Giolittian Era and the First World War, 1900–18
- 9 The Fascist Era and the Second World War, 1919–45
- 10 Postwar Italian Political and Economic Life, 1945–2000
- 11 Postwar Italian Society and Culture, 1945–2000
- 12 Italy in the New Century, 2000–24
- Notable People in the History of Italy
- Glossary of Selected Terms
- Bibliographic Essay
- Index
- About the Author
- Imprint
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