The Italian Unification 1820-71 is the ideal book for students studying the Risorgimento and the events which led to Italy’s unification in 1870. It examines topics including the roles played by foreign powers, the church, and key individuals, as well as dealing in depth with the economic, social and cultural divisions which existed in Italy during this period.
Contents Listing
How to use this book AS Section: Narrative and Explanation
Introduction Chapter 1: What was Italy like in 1815?
Chapter 2: What happened in the revolutions of the 1820s and 1830s?
Chapter 3: Why was the Risorgimento important?
Chapter 4: What happened in the revolutions of 1848-9
Chapter 5: What was the significance of political and economic developments in Piedmont 1848-59?
Chapter 6: What happened on the road to unification, 1852-9?
Chapter 7: What happened on the road to unity, 1861-71?
Chapter 8: Postscript 1871 onwards AS Assessment
A2 Section: Analysis and Interpretation Introduction
Chapter 1: What was the impact of Mazzini and the failure of 1848-9?
Chapter 2: What were the roles played by Cavour and Garibaldi in the unification of Italy?
Chapter 3: What led to the failure of the Church, 1848-71?
Chapter 4: What was the role and impact of foreign powers?
Chapter 5: What were the significant economic, social and cultural divisions in Italy in the period 1848-71?
Chapter 6: What were the strengths and limitations of a united Italy in 1871 and beyond?
A2 Assessment Bibliography Index
Redkite Order Code: T46
