Italy and the wider world, 1860-1960 / R.J.B. Bosworth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bosworth, R. J. B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization--Italian influences.

Civilization.

Civilization, Modern--19th century.

Civilization, Modern.

Italy--Foreign relations.

Italy.

Italy--Emigration and immigration.

Italy--Civilization--1789-1900.

Italy--Civilization--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1996.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

`It would be difficult to imagine a more wittier or stimulating text.' Paul Preston, LSE. Bosworth challenges many aspects of current Italian historiography and offers an original and lively vision of the place of Italy in modern history.

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; Tables; Preface; Introduction: The problem of Italy and the wider world 1860 1960; ITALIAN DIPLOMACY AND EUROPEAN POWER POLITICS 1860 1922; ITALIAN DIPLOMACY AND EUROPEAN POWER POLITICS 1922 60; THE ITALIAN MILITARY IN WAR AND PEACE 1860 1960; ITALIAN COMMERCE AND THE WIDER WORLD 1860 1960; THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ITALIAN EMPIRE 1860 1960; THE RISE AND RISE OF THE EMPIRE OF THE ITALIES: EMIGRATION 1860-1960; CULTURES AND IDEOLOGY FOR EXPORT: ITALY AND THE ITALIES 1860-1960; VISITING ITALY: TOURISM AND LEISURE 1860-1960; Conclusion; Notes; Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-240) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-78088-5

1-134-78089-3

1-280-15742-9

0-203-43626-1

0-203-28609-X

9780203436264

OCLC:

191031502