{"product_id":"9781032945118","title":"PRE-ORDER NOW The Politics of the Italian Army 1861-1918 by John Whittam","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e PRE-ORDER NOW - Published: 19\/01\/2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst published in 1977, The Politics of the Italian Army provides a comprehensive overview of the role played by the army in Italian history and politics from 1861-1918. Divided into three major parts the book attempts to do three things: to observe some of the familiar sights of nineteenth and early twentieth century Italian history from a slightly different viewpoint; to enquire into why one of the least militaristic of societies has been plunged periodically into aggressive wars by the deliberate action of its governments; and finally, to provide an account of civil military relations in Italy for use in comparative studies. The author discusses themes such as the First War of Independence; Fanti and the creation of the Italian army; the consolidation of the army; the army and the crisis of the late 1890s; the Libyan war and non-intervention.   This is an important historical reference work for students and scholars of Italian history, military history and political history of Europe. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56420532683125,"sku":"9781032945118","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781032945118","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}