History of Italy 1700-1860

<p>First Published in 1979, <i>A History of Italy 1700-1860</i> provides a comprehensive overview of Italy’s political history from 1700-1860. Divided in five parts it deals with themes like the re-emergence of Italy; Italy as the ‘pawn’ of European diplomacy; social physiognomy of the Italian states; problems of the government; enlightenment and despotism (1760-90); the offensive against the Church; revolution and moderation (1789-1814); revolution and the break with the past; rationalization and social conservatism; the search for independence (1815-47); legitimacy and conspiracy; alternative paths towards a new Italy; and the cost of independence (1848-61). It fills a major gap and presents a thoughtful and well-integrated political narrative of this complex period in Italy’s development. This book is an essential read for students and scholars of Italian history and European history. </p> <p><em>Preface Introduction: The Land and the people</em> <b>Part I: The Re-emergence of Italy 1700-60 1</b>. Italy, the ‘pawn’ of European diplomacy<b> 2. </b>The social physiognomy of the Italian states<b> 3. </b>The problems of the government <b>4. </b>The ‘new’ intellectuals <b>Part II: Reform and Authority: Enlightenment and Despotism 1760-90 5. </b>The years of collaboration: 1765-75<b> 6. </b>The offensive against the Church<b> 7. </b>The crisis of collaboration: 1775-90 <b>8</b>. Belated Collaboration: 1780-94 <b>Part III: Revolution and Moderation 1789-1814 9. </b>Revolution and the break with the past: 1789-99<b> 10. </b>Rationalization and social conservatism: 1800- 14<b> Part IV: The Search for Independence 1815-47 11. </b>Legitimacy and Conspiracy: 1815-31<b> 12. </b>The society of Restoration Italy<b> 13. </b>Alternative paths towards a new Italy: 1831-48 <b>Part V: The Cost of Independence 1848-61 14. </b>The contradiction of revolution 1848-9<b> 15. </b>The compromises of diplomacy: 1850-61<b> 16. </b>Epilogue<b> </b><i>Glossary Bibliography Index </i></p>