This book fills a serious gap in the field by synthesizing modern Italian history and placing it in a fully European context. Di Scala also critically reexamines certain traditional historical interpretations. He gives prominence to social, economic, and cultural developments wh…
Notturno italiano: l'esordio inquieto del Novecento
First Published in 1979, A History of Italy 1700-1860 provides a comprehensive overview of Italy's political history from 1700-1860. Divided in five parts it deals with themes like the re-emergence of Italy; Italy as the pawn' of European diplomacy; social physiognomy of the Ita…
For over twelve years in the first half of the nineteenth century, Giuseppe Garibaldi, the hero of Italian unification, lived, learned and fought in South America. He was tortured, escaped death on countless occasions, and met his Brazilian wife, Anita, who eloped with him in 18…