A Concise History of Italy (Cambridge Concise Histories)
by Christopher Duggan
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Author: Christopher DugganEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1994-05-27
ISBN: 0521408482
Number of pages: 334
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Book Review: persuasive deconstruction of nationalist mythology
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very brief overview, giving an excellent introduction to the non-specialist whilst simultaneously providing food for thought to those already in the know. And it is a model of good, stimulating writing. The first two chapters alone are worth the cover price. The only disadvantage is that the coverage of the early and central Middle Ages is way too thin, even for such a short book. But the emphasis upon how recent is the construction of Italian 'nationhood' is excellently argued, and put me in mind of Graham Robb's recent "The Discovery of France". Great stuff!
Summary of A Concise History of Italy (Cambridge Concise Histories)
Since its creation in 1861, Italy has struggled to develop an effective political system and a secure sense of national identity. This concise history covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire in the west to the present day, but focuses on the difficulties Italy has faced in forging a nation state during the past two centuries. The opening chapters consider the geographical and cultural obstacles to unity, and survey the long centuries of political fragmentation in the peninsula since the sixth century. It was this legacy of fragmentation that Italy's new rulers had to strive to overcome when the country became united, more by accident than design, in 1859-61.General Books
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