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A sense of failure pervades Italian history: the failure of the Liberal State after unification to democratize, mobilize and modernize Italian politics, economy and society; the rise of Fascism as a reflection of these shortcomings; the problems of the post-war Republic, tainted... Read Full Overview

A sense of failure pervades Italian history: the failure of the Liberal State after unification to democratize, mobilize and modernize Italian politics, economy and society; the rise of Fascism as a reflection of these shortcomings; the problems of the post-war Republic, tainted... Read Full Overview

Modern Italian history includes significant failures in state development: the inability of the Liberal State after Unification to democratize, mobilize and modernize Italian politics, economy and society; the rise of Fascism as a reflection of these shortcomings; the problems... Read Full Overview

A sense of failure pervades Italian history- the failure of the Liberal State after unification to democratise, mobilise and modernise Italian politics, economy and society; the rise of Fascism as a reflection of these shortcomings; the problems of the post-war Republic, tainted... Read Full Overview

A sense of failure pervades Italian history- the failure of the Liberal State after unification to democratise, mobilise and modernise Italian politics, economy and society; the rise of Fascism as a reflection of these shortcomings; the problems of the post-war Republic, tainted... Read Full Overview

This book is an ideal summary and evaluation of the major debates in modern Italian history. It covers the economic and social developments as well as the political ones in recent years. The book's organization makes it easy for students and lay readers alike.