This classic textbook covers the social, economic and political history
of Italy from unification in 1870 to the present time. This new edition
brings students right up to date, with increased coverage of the the
1980's and 90's and a new section on the turbulent reign of Silvio
Berlusconi. Other changes include updating the coverage of Liberal Italy
and Fascism in the light of recent scholarship and changes in
historiographical approach, additional material on Italian popular
culture and a new chronology.