The Antiquity of the Italian Nation
Author | : Antonino De Francesco |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2013-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199662319 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199662312 |
Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Antiquity of the Italian Nation by : Antonino De Francesco
Download or read book The Antiquity of the Italian Nation written by Antonino De Francesco and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.