Italy: From Revolution to Republic, 1700 to the Present, Fourth Edition

This essential book fills a serious gap in the field by synthesizing modern Italian history and placing it in a fully European context. Emphasizing globalization, Italy traces the country's transformation from a land of emigration to one of immigration and its growing cultural importance. Including coverage of the April 2008 elections, this updated edition offers expanded examinations of contemporary Italy's economic, social, and cultural development, a deepened discussion on immigration, and four new biographical sketches. Author Spencer M. Di Scala discusses the role of women, gives ample attention to the Italian South, and provides a picture of how ordinary Italians live. Cast in a clear and lively style that will appeal to readers, this comprehensive account is an indispensable addition to the field.

Author: Spencer M. Discala
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 12/29/2008
Pages: 504
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 8.97h x 6.08w x 1.13d
ISBN: 9780813344133

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2009 pg. 40

About the Author
Spencer M. Di Scala is Professor of History and History Graduate Program Director at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He is the author of numerous scholarly books and articles on Italian and European history, politics, and culture; serves on the editorial boards of scholarly journals; and won the UCEA's 2007 National Award for excellence in teaching.