Italy in the Nineteenth Century: 1796-1900 by John A. Davis (English) Paperback

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Italy in the Nineteenth Century

by John A. Davis

Covering the period from the French Revolution to the end of the 19th Century, this volume sets the events leading to Italian Unification and the creation of an independent Italian state in the broader context of 19th Century European history.

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Publisher Description

The Short Oxford History of Italy series, in seven volumes, will offer a complete History of Italy from the early middle ages to the present and, in each period, will present the most recent historical perspectives on Italian history. This means setting Italian history in the broader context of European history as a whole. It also means questioning accepted interpretations of Italian history in each of these periods and, in particular, the idea that Italy's historyhas been significantly different from that of the rest of Europe. Each volume will emphasise how developments in Italy in each period are best understood as variants on broader European patterns ofpolitical, economic social and cultural change. This volume covers the period from the French Revolution to the end of the Nineteenth Century. Consisting of nine essays written by leading British and American historians, the volume shows how Italy's unexpected political unification and independence were inseparable from the impact of the broader processes of modernisation that were changing the face of Europe and the fabric of European society. The social and politicaltensions that fuelled the struggles for independence were rooted in Italy's difficult modernisation, which continued thereafter to threaten the consolidation of the new Italian state. But Italy'sdifficult modernisation did not preclude real change, and although Italy entered the twentieth century as a highly imperfect democracy it was not noticeably more imperfect, illiberal or divided than its nineteenth century European counter-parts, nor did the new challenges posed by the rise of mass society make fascism an inevitable outcome of the Risorgimento. Italy in the Nineteenth Century provides both the general and specialist reader with a critical butconcise introduction to the most recent historical debates and perspectives.

Author Biography

Since 1992 John Davis has held the Emiliana Pasca Noether Chair at the University of Connecticut, previously professor of Modern European History at the University of Warwick where he was Director of the Center for Social History. Professor Davis was awarded the British Academy Serena Medal for Italian studies in 1998, and a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship in 1997.

Table of Contents

John A.Davis: IntroductionAlexander Grab: Chapter One: From the French Revolution to NapoleonDavid Laven: Chapter Two: The Age of the RestorationRoland Sarti: Chapter Three: Giuseppe Mazzini and his OpponentsAnthony Cardoza: Chapter Four: Cavour and PiedmontLucy Riall: Chapter Five: Garibaldi and the SouthChristopher Duggan: Chapter Six: Politics in the Era of Depretis and Crispi: 1870-96David I Kertzer: Chapter Seven: Religion and Society 1789-1892Ray Grew: Chapter Eight: Culture and High Society 1796-1896John A. Davis: Chapter Nine: Economy, Society, and the StateFurther ReadingChronologyGlossaryMapsIndex

Review

Italy in the Nineteenth century is... an extremely strong collection of essays. History vol. 87, Allan Blackstock, Queen's University, Belfast

Long Description

The Short Oxford History of Italy series, in seven volumes, will offer a complete History of Italy from the early middle ages to the present and, in each period, will present the most recent historical perspectives on Italian history. This means setting Italian history in the broader context of European history as a whole. It also means questioning accepted interpretations of Italian history in each of these periods and, in particular, the idea that Italy's history
has been significantly different from that of the rest of Europe. Each volume will emphasise how developments in Italy in each period are best understood as variants on broader European patterns of political, economic social and cultural change. This volume covers the period
from the French Revolution to the end of the Nineteenth Century. Consisting of nine essays written by leading British and American historians, the volume shows how Italy's unexpected political unification and independence were inseparable from the impact of the broader processes of modernisation that were changing the face of Europe and the fabric of European society. The social and political tensions that fuelled the struggles for independence were rooted in Italy's difficult modernisation,
which continued thereafter to threaten the consolidation of the new Italian state. But Italy's difficult modernisation did not preclude real change, and although Italy entered the twentieth century as a highly imperfect democracy it was not noticeably more imperfect, illiberal or divided than its
nineteenth century European counter-parts, nor did the new challenges posed by the rise of mass society make fascism an inevitable outcome of the Risorgimento. Italy in the Nineteenth Century provides both the general and specialist reader with a critical but concise introduction to the most recent historical debates and perspectives.

Review Text

Italy in the Nineteenth century is... an extremely strong collection of essays. History vol. 87, Allan Blackstock, Queen's University, Belfast

Review Quote

"With its clearly-written, well-organized essays on a wide range of topics (and a very helpful glossary of terms and chronological table), this is a very welcome addition to the literature on 19th century Italy."--Theresa McBride, College of Holy Cross

Promotional "Headline"

Alexander Grab: Chapter One: From the French Revolution to Napoleon David Laven: Chapter Two: The Age of the Restoration Roland Sarti: Chapter Three: Giuseppe Mazzini and his Opponents Anthony Cardoza: Chapter Four: Cavour and Piedmont Lucy Riall: Chapter Five: Garibaldi and the South Christopher Duggan: Chapter Six: Politics in the Era of Depretis and Crispi: 1870-96 David I Kertzer: Chapter Seven: Religion and Society 1789-1892 Ray Grew: Chapter Eight: Culture and High Society 1796-1896 John A. Davis: Chapter Nine: Economy, Society, and the State Further Reading Chronology Glossary Maps Index

Feature

The first volume (along with Italy Since 1945 by Patrick McCarthy) of the major new Short Oxford History of Italy series
This is the most extensively studied period of post-classical Italian history in universities here and abroad: one of the key examples of 19th Century nation-making
Chapters linked together by a substantial introduction and conclusion, by internal cross-references
Includes detailed chronology, a glossary of terms, names of major authors, further reading as well as a comprehensive index
Not a narrative history (though a broad framework of events emerges), but an explicit thematical approach in a series of analytical surveys of society, politics, economics, culture, etc., each by a leading scholar at the cutting edge of historiography
The contributors are all top names in the field and together make up an enterprising and formidable volume (series editor is Professor John Davis, Emiliana Pasca Noether Chair in Modern Italian History in the University of Connecticut)

Details ISBN0198731272 Short Title ITALY IN THE 19TH CENTURY Language English ISBN-10 0198731272 ISBN-13 9780198731276 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 945.08 Illustrations Yes Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle 1796-1900 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by John A. Davis Birth 1947 DOI 10.1604/9780198731276 UK Release Date 2000-09-21 AU Release Date 2000-09-21 NZ Release Date 2000-09-21 Author John A. Davis Pages 314 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Short Oxford History of Italy Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-09-21 Alternative 9780198731283 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education

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  • ISBN-13: 9780198731276
  • Book Title: Italy in the Nineteenth Century
  • ISBN: 9780198731276
  • Publication Year: 2000
  • Type: Textbook
  • Format: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Publication Name: Italy in the Nineteenth Century: 1796-1900
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  • Author: John A. Davis
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
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