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The Antiquity of the Italian Nation: The Cultural Origins of a Political Myth in Modern Italy, 1796-1943 - Classical Presences De Francesco, Antonino (Professor of Early Modern History, the University of Milan)
The Antiquity of the Italian Nation: The Cultural Origins of a Political Myth in Modern Italy, 1796-1943 - Classical Presences
De Francesco, Antonino (Professor of Early Modern History, the University of Milan)
This book explores the political uses of Italy's antique past in the early nineteenth century, tracing how anti-romanism was transformed into a pillar of the nation-building process. It demonstrates the pivotal role played by this ancient heritage in the formation of modern Italian national identity.
288 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | October 3, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9780199662319 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 278 |
| Dimensions | 217 × 145 × 23 mm · 484 g |
| Language | English |