Modern Italy

<p><b>John Foot’s 3rd Edition of <i>Modern Italy</i> provides a comprehensive exploration of the key historical debates, events, and controversies in Italy over the last 150 years.</b> Using a thematic structure centred on the Nation, the State, the Economy and Politics, <i>Modern Italy </i>skilfully draws out the many and far-reaching connections between Italy’s past and the country as it is today.<br><br>The book offers innovative interpretations of topics such as national identity, democratic politics, and modernization, and uses a wide range of primary sources, including contemporary documents and legislation, to explain Italian history and encourage further discussion. It also includes a wealth of ‘topic text boxes’ which introduce various key areas for analysis in an engaging way that aids both teaching and studying.<br><br>This 3rd edition includes for the first time:<br><br>- Considerable new material covering the dramatic events in Italy over the last decade<br>- Two sections on The Covid Pandemic and Italy that look at the political and the economic impact<br>- Enhanced content in critical areas like gender and the Church throughout<br>- An examination of the rise and fall of former prime minister, Matteo Renzi, and the rise to power of Giorgia Meloni<br>- Discussion of the transformation of the Lega Nord to the Lega<br>- New boxes on: Italy and terrorism; Italy and the Ukraine War; regionalist reforms; constitutional reforms; the death of Berlusconi; the environment and extreme weather events; and Italy and Israel<br>- 30 new images which add a compelling visual dimension to the analysis</p>