The Failure of Italian Nationhood [electronic resource] : The Geopolitics of a Troubled Identity /
Graziano, M.author.
This book explains Italy s endless political instability and its historical, cultural and economic roots. It also illustrates why, even after the creation of the Italian state, Italy was never really unified. Piero Gobetti described fascism once as the "autobiography" of the Italian nation. This book explains why today it is possible to describe "berlusconism" - a cultural, political and social phenomenon in Italy- as the most recent version of this country s autobiography.
Originally published in Italian as: Italia senza nazione? : Geopolitica di una identità difficile. Roma : Donzelli, 2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. The original characteristics -- pt. 2. The permanencies -- pt. 3. Identity and sovereignty.
This book explains Italy s endless political instability and its historical, cultural and economic roots. It also illustrates why, even after the creation of the Italian state, Italy was never really unified. Piero Gobetti described fascism once as the "autobiography" of the Italian nation. This book explains why today it is possible to describe "berlusconism" - a cultural, political and social phenomenon in Italy- as the most recent version of this country s autobiography.
Europe—History.
History, Modern.
Social history.
Italy—History.
Civilization—History.
Military history.
European History.
Modern History.
Social History.
History of Italy.
Cultural History.
History of Military.