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Description for Modern Italy
Hardcover. "Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-254) and index. Commissioning organisation: John Foot. xi, 270 p. maps 24 cm. Paperback. As new." Keywords: "Subjects - History - General,Subjects - History - Europe - General"
This innovative textbook places Italy at the heart of modern European history, tracing the often difficult relationship between Italians, the State and the Nation. A breeding-ground for radical political and social organisations, Italy saw the emergence of the first Fascist movements seen on the world stage after the First World War. Later, the country produced an anti-fascist movement which helped to create the biggest Communist Party outside of the Eastern bloc. Across this whole period, the political system has been marked by deep legitimation crises, clientelism and corruption. Economically, Italy struggled to keep up with the ... Read more
This innovative textbook places Italy at the heart of modern European history, tracing the often difficult relationship between Italians, the State and the Nation. A breeding-ground for radical political and social organisations, Italy saw the emergence of the first Fascist movements seen on the world stage after the First World War. Later, the country produced an anti-fascist movement which helped to create the biggest Communist Party outside of the Eastern bloc. Across this whole period, the political system has been marked by deep legitimation crises, clientelism and corruption. Economically, Italy struggled to keep up with the ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan Dublin, Ireland
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333669044
SKU
KEX0164460
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Ref
99-1
About John Foot
JOHN FOOT is Lecturer in Italian History at University College London, UK.
Reviews for Modern Italy
'The thematic, rather than chronological, approach, and the problematic, rather than narrative, approach are both brave and effective.' - Dr. Philip Morgan, University of Hull 'This is an important contribution to the material available in English: beautifully written - accessible to the average student.' - Dr Mary Maidoff, SACI, Florence, Italy 'Foot's analysis is an extremely valuable contribution to our ... Read more