The history of Italy / Charles L. Killinger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Killinger, Charles L.

Series:

Greenwood histories of the modern nations.

The Greenwood histories of the modern nations, 1096-2905

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Italy--History.

Italy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiv, 232 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The most current account of the richly complex and critically important history of Italy from the Romans to the height of the Renaissance, and from the long struggle for unification to the second world war and post war economic success. What is Italy? In 1814 Austrian Chancellor M. de Metternich dismissed it as a mere "geographical expression." He could say so because political control of the peninsula had for centuries been divided among self-governing cities, possessions of foreign dynasties, and the Vatican. Prior to that Italy formed the "home base" of the Roman Empire. It was not until 1861, however, that a united Italy emerged. This concise, and clearly written account explores Italian history and culture from the Etruscans up to the present day. Along the way readers will discover the Romans, Lombards, popes, Guelphs, Ghibellines, the Medici, the Risorgimento, sculptors, composers, Fascists, Christian Democrats, and many other people and events that make up the rich heritage of Italian history. The History of Italy is succinct, complete, and the most up-to-date general history of the nation available.; Starting with an introduction providing data on Italy's geography, people, and current government, the book then examines the political and cultural history of the country in eleven chapters. Also included is a biographical section with portraits of noteworthy Italians, an extensive bibliographical essay, a glossary of terms, and an index.

Contents:

Timeline of Historical Events An Introduction to Modern Italy Italy in the Ancient and Classical Ages Italy in the Middle Ages, 400-1300 Renaissance Italy, 1300-1500 Early Modern Italy, 1500-1789 The French Revolution, Napoleon, and the Restoration of Austrian Power in Italy, 1789- 1848 Unification of Italy: The Risorgimento and the "Making of Italians," 1848-1900 The Era of Giolitti and World War I, 1900-1918 The Fascist Era and World War II, 1919-1945 Postwar Italian Political and Economic Life Postwar Italian Society and Culture Notable People in the History of Italy

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-216) and index.

ISBN:

9798400664960

9786610869169

9781280869167

128086916X

9780313011238

0313011230

OCLC:

52734776