An account of the history of modern Italy from the 18th century to the present. This book covers the legacy of the Renaissance and the 17th century, synthesizes modern Italian history, and places it in a European context. It also critically examines traditional interpretations.
Spencer M. Di Scala is research 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 politics and culture, serves on the editorial boards of scholarly journals, and edits a book series on Italian and Italian American Studies.