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The Risorgimento and the Unification of Italy

Eugenio F Biagini author Derek Beales author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:10th Dec '02

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

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This book introduces the reader to the relationship between the Italian national movement, achieved by the Risorgimento, and the Italian unification in 1860. These themes are discussed in detail and related to the broader European theatre. Covering the literary, cultural, religious and political history of the period, Beales and Biagini show Italy struggled towards nation state status on all fronts.

The new edition has been thoroughly rewritten. It also contains a number of new documents. In addition, all the most up to date research of the last 20 years has been incorporated.

The Risorgimento and the Unification of Italy

remains the major text on nineteenth century Italy. The long introduction and useful footnotes will be of real assistance to those interested in Italian unification.

Of real assistance to those interested in Italian unification.' History(of 1st edition)

" ..This is an excellent introduction to a fascinating period of Italian history and such is to be highly recommended."  Piers Hugil, Deputy Head of the Britush Medical Association's International Department (reviewed for Journal of Liberal History)

ISBN: 9780582369580

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 400g

314 pages

2nd edition