A Concise History of Italy
Written by Christopher Duggan
Narrated by Jonathan Keeble
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Since its formation in 1861, Italy has struggled to develop an effective political system and a secure sense of national identity. Christopher Duggan's acclaimed introduction charts the country's history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West to the present day, and surveys the difficulties Italy has faced during the last two centuries in creating a unified country. Duggan successfully weaves together political, economic, social and cultural history, and stresses the alternation between materialist and idealist programs for forging a nation-state. The audiobook includes coverage of 19th—and 20th—century Italy, as well as a section devoted to Italy in the 21st century. This is the ideal resource for those seeking an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to Italian history.
Christopher Duggan
Giuliana Pieri is Reader in Italian and the Visual Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is very concise but covers the important parts - nothing in depth, though.
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