
The Italian Risorgimento
Martin Clark(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 26. November 2015
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-138-13707-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Unification of Italy in the nineteenth century was the unlikely result of a lengthy and complex process of Italian revival (Risorgimento). Few Italians supported Unification and the new rulers of Italy were unable to resolve their disputes with the Catholic Church, the local power-holders in the South and the peasantry. In this fascinating account, Martin Clark examines these problems and considers:
? The economic, social and religious contexts of Unification, as well as the diplomatic and military aspects
? The roles of Cavour and Garibaldi and also the wider European influences, particularly those of Britain and France
? The recent historiographical shift away from uncritical celebration of the achievement of Italian unity.
Did 'Italian Unification' mean anything more than traditional Piedmontese expansionism? Was it simply an aspect of European 'secularisation'? Did it involve 'state-building', or just repression? In exploring these questions and more, Martin Clark offers the ideal introductory account for anyone wishing to understand how modern Italy was born.
This new edition has been revised in the light of recent research and now has a greater emphasis on the losers of the conflict, the impact of Unification on the South, and the complexity of the political realities of the times. It has also been updated with useful additional material such as a Whos Who and a plate section to go alongside its carefully chosen selection of original documents.
? The economic, social and religious contexts of Unification, as well as the diplomatic and military aspects
? The roles of Cavour and Garibaldi and also the wider European influences, particularly those of Britain and France
? The recent historiographical shift away from uncritical celebration of the achievement of Italian unity.
Did 'Italian Unification' mean anything more than traditional Piedmontese expansionism? Was it simply an aspect of European 'secularisation'? Did it involve 'state-building', or just repression? In exploring these questions and more, Martin Clark offers the ideal introductory account for anyone wishing to understand how modern Italy was born.
This new edition has been revised in the light of recent research and now has a greater emphasis on the losers of the conflict, the impact of Unification on the South, and the complexity of the political realities of the times. It has also been updated with useful additional material such as a Whos Who and a plate section to go alongside its carefully chosen selection of original documents.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
497 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-13707-3 (9781138137073)
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Martin Clark
The Italian Risorgimento
E-Book
09/2013
2nd Edition
Routledge
€53.99
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Martin Clark
The Italian Risorgimento
E-Book
09/2013
2nd Edition
Routledge
€53.99
Available for download

Person
Martin Clark was formerly Reader in the Department of Politics, University of Edinburgh. Previous books published by Longman include Modern Italy (3rd ed., 2008) and Mussolini (2005).
Content
Part 1 Background; Chapter 1 Introduction; Part 2 Descriptive Analysis; Chapter 2 The Impact of Frame; Chapter 3 The Restoration States; Chapter 4 Restoration: Society and Economy; Chapter 5 Plots and Patriots; Chapter 6 The Revolutions of 1848; Chapter 7 The 'Decade of Preparation', 1849-59; Chapter 8 The Unification of Italy, 1859-61; Chapter 9 United at Last?; Part 3 Assessment; Chapter 10 ConclusionPart 4 Document;