Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
This book is an ideal summary and evaluation of the major debates in modern Italian history. It covers the economic and social developments as well as the political ones in recent years. The book's organization makes it easy for students and lay readers alike.
Synopsis
Modern Italian history includes significant failures in state development: the inability 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. This text 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.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Nick Carter is a Visiting Fellow, School of History and Philosophy, University of New South Wales, Australia.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Liberal Italy (1871-1915)
1. Politics
2. Economy
3. Society and Culture
Part 2: Fascist Italy (1915-1943)
4. Politics
5. Economy
6. Society and Culture
Part 3: Italy 1943-1990s
7. Politics
8. Economy
9. Society and Culture