Italy in the Age of the Risorgimento, 1790-1870

Established as a standard work - covers the whole of Italy not just the Risorgimento itself.

Established as a standard work - covers the whole of Italy not just the Risorgimento itself.

Discusses the political and economic aspects of each period as well as the social and cultural milieu, and includes a timeline, brief biographical notes on key players, and a bibliographic essay.

Presents information on the era between the Napoleonic Wars and the outbreak of World War I strongly characterized by the extension of power and dominion of some nations over many others by military coercion or by political and economic compulsions.

Traces the history of Italy from the Roman Empire to the present, and examines the connections between Italian society, politics, and culture