Modern Italy in Historical Perspective

ISBN-13: 9780340759011 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 288 str.

Nick Carter

Opis

A sense of failure pervades Italian history: the failure of the Liberal State after unification to democratize, mobilize and modernize Italian politics, economy and society; the rise of Fascism as a reflection of these shortcomings; the problems of the post-war Republic, tainted by corruption, organized crime and terrorism. The notion has arisen of Italy as a deviant nation, unable or unwilling to follow the 'normal' path of state development. These perceptions are the stuff of historical debate, and it is with the ebb and flow of interpretation that this study is principally concerned. In each of the three sections -Liberal Italy, Fascist Italy and Italy from the occupation until the end of the 'First' Republic - Carter describes and evaluates the historiographical contours. The politics, economic developments and society and culture of each period are thoroughly analyzed, and an overview of recent research into hitherto neglected areas of study, such as gender, popular culture, and sport, is also included. This book is an invaluable guide for those wishing to get swiftly to the heart of the issues in modern Italian history.

Recenzje

Nick Carter has written a lively account of Italian history since the Risorgimeno, steering his way judiciously between the many passionate debates that are still fought out over the meaning of this (as every) past. Professor Richard Bosworth, Dept. of History, University of Reading and the University of Western Australia

Spis treści

PrefacePart OneChapter 1 The Politics of Liberal ItalyChapter 2 The Economy of Liberal ItalyChapter 3 Society and Culture in Liberal ItalyPart TwoChapter 4 Fascist PoliticsChapter 5 Fascism and the Economy Chapter 6 Society and Culture under FascismPart ThreeChapter 7 Italian Politics from the fall of Mussolini to the rise of BerlusconiChapter 8 The Post-War Italian EconomyChapter 9 Post-War Society and CultureConclusion

O autorze

Nick Carter is Senior Lecturer in modern European History at the University of Wales, Newport. He is a specialist in modern European History, particularly Italian History and European Integration.