The History of Italy: Faith, Feudalism, Freedom (Skriuwer.com Edition) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783565075003)

Italy is home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country and has been at the center of Western civilization for more than two thousand years. From the Roman Republic and Empire, through the medieval city-states and the Renaissance, to the Risorgimento and the turbulent twentieth century under Mussolini and the postwar republic, Italian history is rich with drama, creativity, and political complexity.

This book provides a clear chronological account of Italian history from ancient Rome to the present day, covering the key periods and figures that shaped the peninsula. It gives attention to the extraordinary regional diversity of Italy, the long centuries of foreign domination, and the remarkable cultural achievements that make Italy's history so central to any understanding of European and world civilization.

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Reader review: "A wonderful overview of Italian history that covers everything from Rome to the present. I read it before a trip to Italy and it made the experience so much richer." -- M. Rossi

This title suits European history, classical studies, and travel reference sections. It is appropriate for public libraries, trade bookstores, and wholesale accounts with customers interested in Italian and Mediterranean history.

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